APC Defectee have lost their seats – Falana
Femi Falana’s stance is grounded in legal principles, particularly constitutional provisions regarding party defections by legislators. His assertion that the lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have forfeited their positions in the Rivers State House of Assembly aligns with established legal precedents.
According to Falana, unless there is evidence of division within the political party that sponsored their election, lawmakers cannot retain their seats if they defect to another party. He cites the constitution to support his argument, emphasizing the prohibition of political “prostitution” among legislators.
Additionally, Falana mentions a court order restraining the defected lawmakers from representing themselves as legislators and the speaker from identifying himself as the speaker of the house. This indicates that there are legal proceedings underway to address the situation.
The reference to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Adetunde and the Labour Party reinforces Falana’s argument, emphasizing that party division must be at the national level to justify defection while retaining legislative positions.
The context provided about the political deadlock between Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, including the attempts to impeach Wike by the predominantly Wike-aligned Assembly, adds depth to understanding the underlying tensions leading to the defections.
Overall, Falana’s statements reflect a legal interpretation of the situation based on constitutional provisions and judicial precedents, underscoring the complexity of Nigerian politics and the legal framework governing it.
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