The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday declared vacant the seat of the member representing Udu State Constituency, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, after he defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The House also directed its Clerk to notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the vacancy and requested the commission to commence the constitutional process for a by-election to fill the seat.
The decision followed the unanimous adoption of a motion moved by the House Leader, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Dennis Guwor.
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Delta Lawmaker Loses Seat After Dumping APC For NDC
Source: Leadership News
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