Delta Assembly Under Fire: Akpodiete Says Udu Must Retain Representation in House Proceedings
By Juliet Majemite
Ughelli – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate hopeful, Hon. Dr Olotu Akpodiete JP, has strongly condemned the decision of the Delta State House of Assembly to declare the seat of Udu Constituency vacant.
Akpodiete, in a statement on Tuesday, described the action as “undemocratic” and called on the affected lawmaker, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, to challenge the decision of the Delta State House of Assembly in a competent court of law.
He expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved in favour of the Udu Constituency.
“Udu Constituency’s voice cannot be shut down in the State House of Assembly,” he said. “I believe Hon. Egbetamah will be victorious if he seeks redress through the appropriate legal channels.”
Akpodiete questioned the moral standing of the Assembly to declare the seat vacant, noting that several lawmakers had themselves defected from the PDP to the APC last year. He urged the House to reconsider and recall its decision to ensure that the Udu Constituency continues to participate fully in legislative activities.
He appealed to the constituents of the Udu constituency to remain calm, expressing hope that the seat would be restored and representation would not be interrupted.
