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There is a twist of fate hanging on the necks of the 27 state lawmakers who recently defected from the People\u2019s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as the State\u2019s Executive Council (EXCO) moves to declare their seats vacant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas everyone things the former governor and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike is in full control of the party\u2019s structure in the state, it is however surprising that the State EXCO will be making this move which seems to defy his body language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a letter signed by the PDP Assistant Legal Adviser in the State, Barr. People Victor Fred and addressed to the State Acting Chairman of the party, Mr. Aaron Chukwuemeka, the decamping of the said 27 lawmakers was in breach of the extant laws \u201cas there is no factionalization, fragmentation, splintering or division within the People\u2019s Democratic Party (PDP)\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Barr. People\u2019s letter, if the Chairman of the party fails to act accordingly, he will use his office to seek redress \u201cfor and on behalf of the party\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People\u2019s letter reads in part\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is no longer news that in the morning hours of 11th December, 2023, 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly elected under the platform of our party, The People’s Democratic Party dumped our party to the All Progressive Congress (APC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis their action is without any justification as there is no factionalization, fragmentation, splintering or division within the People Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers State under your current leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn-view of this unconstitutional Action by the law makers which is nothing short of Anti-party Activity, I employ you to take the immediate necessary action to declare their seats vacant as provided by our extant laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKindly take notice that at your refusal, failure and\/or neglect to act accordingly within 24hours of your receipt of this letter, I shall, acting in my capacity as the Asst. Legal Adviser of our party; The People Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers State Chapter proceed to take the expedient actions for and on behalf of our dear party so as to preserve the integrity and good fortune of The People’s Democratic Party\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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