A group of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has filed a lawsuit against Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 24 other legislators who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to punch news, the CSOs are seeking a court order to declare the legislators' seats vacant, citing their defection as a violation of the people's trust.
The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, has sparked intense debate and legal wrangling. Two attorneys representing the PDP engaged in a heated dispute over who should represent the party in the case. Both the APC and PDP have submitted applications to join the case as parties, further complicating the matter.
The outcome of this case could have significant implications for Nigerian politics, setting a precedent for future defections. The CSOs' action is seen as a test of the country's democratic principles and the rule of law. As the legal battle unfolds, the public is watching with keen interest, eager to see how the court will decide.