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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has labeled the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who switched from their party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as adversaries of democracy in Nigeria.
Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, stated that these lawmakers are merely fulfilling the wishes of their benefactor and puppet master.
In a statement he released, Ememobong remarked that the actions of these lawmakers would be remembered as a disgrace to the legislative branch of government.
On Friday, 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly abandoned the PDP in favor of the APC.
The lawmakers were led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who announced their defection during a plenary session.
Amaewhule attributed this shift to the divisions within the PDP.
He informed his fellow lawmakers that he had officially notified his ward chairman of his departure from the PDP, confirming that he had already joined the APC.
In condemning the actions of the Rivers lawmakers, the PDP stated, “We have observed on various media platforms the news of the defection of certain members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who have, for the second time, declared their exit from our party.
“We remember that they had previously done so, only to retract their statements later. These individuals are known to be acting on behalf of their benefactor and puppet master.
“They will be remembered as foes of democracy and as those who ridiculed the legislature.”
FAQ
Why did the lawmakers defect from the PDP to the APC?
The lawmakers cited factionalization within the PDP as the reason for their defection to the APC.
How many lawmakers defected from the PDP?
A total of 17 lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly defected from the PDP to the APC.
What was the PDP's reaction to the defection?
The PDP condemned the actions of the lawmakers, stating that they have become enemies of democracy and have mocked the legislative process.
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