The Constitution is clear regarding the defection of lawmakers. The Court of Appeal and Supreme court have made pronouncements on this matter. Whether the defectors comprise the total members of the house or a fraction the law mandates their seats to be vacant. This political situation might be a gain for the APC, but legally, it is a disservice to democracy

Kunle Adegoke, Senior Advocate of Nigeria




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