– Insists Pro-Wike Lawmakers Remain Sacked Pending
The Coalition of opposition lawmakers has commended the Gov of Rivers State Simi Fubara for his decision to comply with the judgment of the Supreme Court in respect of the political crises in River state.
The coalition in a release statement signed by the member, representing Ideato North/Ideato South in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere, commended Fubara for his democratic stances. They described Fubara’s actions as a testament to his respect and commitment to uphold the rule of law..
The lawmakers commended Gov Simi Fubara for adhering to the decision of the Supreme Court in respect of the Local Government Areas (LGA) elections adding that the unlawful defection of the sacked pro Wike lawmakers have not been decided as the matter is still pending at the Appeal Court and until a decision is made,the opposition lawmakers will not recognise the decamped former lawmakers who, going by the constitution have automatically lost their seats.
The coalition also clarified that the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023, “remain constitutionally sacked” until higher courts rule on pending cases challenging the legality of their defection.
“The Court of Appeal and Supreme Court are yet to make pronouncements on their illegal defection. Until then, their seats remain vacant,” Ugochinyere emphasized.
He further announced that the opposition coalition would address the nation formally after obtaining the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgement to state their position on other contentious issues in the state’s political crisis.
Ugochinyere called for calm among residents, assuring that the opposition remains committed to pursuing legal and peaceful resolutions to uphold constitutional order.
