Politics
PDP Sues Ned Nwoko, Seeks By-Election for Delta North Senatorial Seat
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to declare the Delta North Senatorial seat vacant following the defection of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/454/2025, filed by its counsel, Dr. Ayo Asala (SAN), the PDP is requesting the court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a by-election to fill the seat.
The suit names Senator Nwoko as the first defendant, with the Senate President and INEC listed as the second and third defendants, respectively.
The PDP is also demanding that Nwoko return all salaries, allowances, and benefits he received as a senator from the date of his defection. The party argues that, based on Section 68(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), an elected lawmaker who defects to another party should vacate their seat.
The party further seeks a court order compelling the Senate President and INEC to declare the seat vacant and conduct a fresh election.
-
Crime5 days agoKidnapping Foiled in Okuru-Ama, Port Harcourt as Security Team Rescues 12-Year-Old Girl
-
News4 days agoFarewell to a Dedicated Officer: Former President Jonathan’s ADC, Jitoboh, Laid to Rest
-
Politics2 days ago“‘Irrelevant!’ – Sen. Peter Nwebonyi Fires Back at Sen. Dickson Over Natasha’s Suspension”
-
Politics7 days agoSenator Natasha Akpoti Responds to Fayemi’s Clarification on Harassment Allegations
-
Politics7 days agoSupreme Court Verdicts Spark Rising Political Tension in Rivers State- Timi Frank
-
News7 days agoBayelsa Govt Commended for Advancing Women’s Rights, Urged to Strengthen Implementation
-
Politics4 days ago“Political Unrest in Rivers: MOREPEND Calls for Mediation and Reconciliation”
-
Business7 days agoBusiness School Introduces Breakfast Meetings to Foster Economic and Govt Engagement in Niger Delta