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NDC, Omo-Agege condemn declaration of Udu lawmaker's seat vacant in ... The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Delta State, and Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Age, have described the action of the Delta State House of Assembly, DSHA, to declare the seat of the member representing Udu State Constituency, Egbetamah Ovie Collins, vacant following his defection to the party as unconstitutional, unjust, politically motivated, and a threat to democratic principles. In a statement signed by the Delta State Publicity Secretary of the NDC, McCollins Nwose, and made available to journalists, the party accused the Assembly of applying double standards, noting that politicians who previously defected from the PDP to the APC retained their seats without similar sanctions. The NDC condemned the decision, saying it amounted to an abuse of legislative powers and an attempt to silence opposition voices in the state. According to the party, the mandate held by Egbetamah belongs to the people of Udu State Constituency and not to any political party, maintaining that removing him from office over his defection undermines the will of the electorate and violates constitutional p…

Delta Assembly declares lawmaker's seat vacant over defection to NDC ... News June 30, 2026 bySimon Utebor, Asaba The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday declared the seat of the member representing Udu State Constituency, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, vacant after his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The decision followed the adoption of a motion moved by the House Leader, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, and unanimously approved during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. Declaring the seat vacant, the Speaker said the House acted in accordance with Section 109(1)(g) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which requires a lawmaker elected on the platform of a political party to vacate his seat upon joining another party, except in circumstances recognised by the Constitution. Guwor directed the Clerk of the House to notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant authorities. He urged the electoral body to commence the constitutional process for a by-election to fill the vacancy in li…

Delta Assembly Declares Lawmaker's Seat Vacant Over Defection From APC ... The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, declared vacant the seat of the member representing Udu State Constituency, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress, APC, and defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. The declaration followed the adoption of a motion by the Leader of the House, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, and unanimously approved at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. The Speaker declared the seat vacant in line with Section 109(1)(g) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, and directed the Clerk of the House to communicate the resolution to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. “Accordingly, this Honourable House is satisfied that the constitutional requirements under Section 109 of the Constitution have been fulfilled. Therefore, pursuant to Section 109(1) and (2), I hereby declare the seat of the Honourable Member representing Udu State Constituency vacant with immediate effect,” Guwor…

Delta Assembly Declares Udu Lawmaker's Seat Vacant Over Defection to ... The Delta State House of Assembly has declared the seat of the lawmaker representing Udu State Constituency, Collins Egbetamah, vacant following his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Politics Nigeria reports that the decision was reached during plenary on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after members of the House unanimously adopted a motion seeking the enforcement of constitutional provisions relating to party defection by serving lawmakers. The motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Emeka Nwaobi, and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo. The session was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Emomotimi Guwor. During proceedings, the House examined documents related to Egbetamah’s exit from the APC and his move to the NDC. Lawmakers agreed that the development triggered constitutional consequences under Section 109 of the 1999 Constitution. Relying on Section 109(1)(g) and (2) of the Constitution, the Speaker formally declared the seat vacant and directed immediate action. “Accordingly, this Honourable House is satisfied that the constitution…

Udu State Constituency Loses Delta Assembly Seat After Lawmaker Defects ... INEC Extends CVR, Launches Online Voter Registration Delta EXCO Approves 13th-Month Salary as Permanent Benefit for Civil Servants Tantita Driving Economic Recovery, Sustaining Peace in Niger Delta – Funkekeme Why Delta Assembly Sacked Udu Lawmaker Collins Egbetamah Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor The Delta State House of Assembly has declared vacant the seat of the member representing Udu State Constituency, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and subsequent defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after the House adopted a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo. Presiding over the session, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, ruled that Egbetamah’s continued membership of another political party while serving as a legislator was inconsistent with constitutional provisions governing legislative seats. ALSO READ: Why Governor Oborevwori Approved H…

NDC, Omo Agege Slam Delta Assembly Over Udu Lawmaker's Removal FEATURED PUO POLITICS Spread the post The Nigeria Democratic Congress in Delta State and former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege have strongly condemned the decision of the Delta State House of Assembly to declare the seat of Udu State Constituency lawmaker, Collins Egbetamah, vacant following his defection to the NDC. Both parties described the action as unconstitutional, unjust, politically motivated, and a serious threat to democratic principles. In a statement signed by the Delta State Publicity Secretary of the NDC, McCollins Nwose, the party accused the Assembly of applying double standards, noting that politicians who previously defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress retained their seats without facing similar sanctions. The party said the decision amounted to an abuse of legislative powers and an attempt to silence opposition voices in Delta State. According to the NDC, the mandate held by Egbetamah belongs to the people of Udu State Constituency and not to any political party. It argued that removing him from office over his defection undermines the will of the electo…

Delta Assembly Declares Udu Lawmaker's Seat Vacant Over Defection to ... News APC , Collins Egbetamah , Delta State Assembly , NDC Akpevwe Igho June 30, 2026 0 Comments The Delta State House of Assembly has declared the seat of the member representing Udu State Constituency, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, vacant following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and subsequent defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after the House unanimously adopted a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo. The session was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. Announcing the resolution, Speaker Guwor said the House acted in accordance with Section 109(1)(g) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), which provides for the vacation of a legislative seat when a lawmaker defects from the political party on whose platform he or she was elected, except in circumstances recognized by the Constitution. “Accordingly, this Honourable House is satisfied that the constitutional req…

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