The Labour Party has reaffirmed its commitment to proving that the 27 lawmakers in Rivers State, who declared their defection in December last year, effectively vacated their legislative seats as a result.
The lawmakers, led by Martin Amaewhule, announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on December 11, 2023, reportedly without any internal crisis within the PDP—a condition often required to justify such moves.
The LP is among the parties seeking a judicial declaration on the validity of the lawmakers’ seats.
Speaking after a hearing before Justice Emmanuel Obele of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, the Labour Party’s counsel, Clifford Chukwu, stated that the party has compelling evidence to substantiate its case.
Among the evidence is a video clip showing Amaewhule announcing the defections on behalf of himself and the other 26 lawmakers.
Chukwu explained that the court had granted leave to present the video as evidence, but at resumed hearing on Wednesday, Justice Obele opted to address preliminary applications before proceeding to the substantive matter.
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