The Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, has demanded that the National Assembly declare Rep. Fom Daniel Chollom’s seat vacant.
Chollom defected from the Labour Party to the APC, citing internal leadership conflicts as a reason for his decision.
Chinda strongly criticized the defection, arguing that proper procedures were not followed, including resignation from the party at the ward level.
Chinda emphasized that lawmakers must first resign from their original party at the ward level before defecting to another party.
He demanded that Chollom’s seat be declared vacant, stating that until proper procedures are followed, his defection is invalid.
The Minority Leader’s remarks were backed by Deputy Minority Whip George Ozodinobi, who condemned the rising defection trend.
Ozodinobi questioned the motives of defecting lawmakers, accusing them of lacking ideological commitment and betraying the voters who elected them.
He insisted that the Labour Party is not facing any crisis, countering the claims made by defecting lawmakers like Chollom.
Chollom defended his decision to join the APC, claiming it was necessary to align with the President’s national development agenda.
The lawmaker expressed gratitude to the Labour Party for the opportunity to serve but insisted his constituents would benefit more from APC membership.
Despite the growing political tensions, Chinda and Ozodinobi have called for immediate action, demanding that defectors’ seats be vacated.
The matter has sparked a heated debate in the National Assembly, with both sides preparing for a protracted political confrontation.
As tensions rise, all eyes are on the Speaker of the House to decide the next steps in this matter.
The National Assembly faces a crucial decision regarding whether defectors like Chollom should be allowed to retain their seats.
