Edo APC Crisis: Party Chieftains Back Declaration Of 14 House Seats Vacant

Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC have lauded the declaration as vacant of the 14 seats that was to be filled by members-elect of the Edo State House of Assembly loyal to the national chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

The party chieftains observed that the lack of representation for about six months had deprived them of the benefits of democracy.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Charles Idahosa, who hails from Uhunmwonde, one of the seats affected by the recent development, said it was regrettable that the members-elect chose to stay away from the House because of their selfish interests and in the process, deprived their people of credible representation in the House.

According to him, “It is a well-known fact that the House is made up of 24 members elected under the APC, to serve their people. Those who decided to stay away have been shown the exit door and it is the right thing to do since the people were starved of credible representation.”

On his part, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha, who represented Oredo East in the 6th Assembly, said the development shows that members of the Assembly are truly on the side of the people as they have thought it wise to declare the seats vacant so that well-meaning persons can take up the mantle of leadership and represent them.

Mr. Ibrahim Azeez from Etsako Central said the declaration by the House was in order, noting that people in his community have never supported the idea of absconding from the House, when there was serious legislative work to be done.

He added, “I am very delighted with the move. The House has shown that it has a mind of its own and that members of the Assembly have the interest of the people at heart.

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