Abuja, Nigeria – The Labour Occasion (LP) has expressed concern over the defection of 4 of its members within the Home of Representatives to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a press launch issued by its management, the occasion attributed the event to alleged misconduct by the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) and the actions of its former executives.
The occasion accused INEC of compromising its integrity by recognising what it known as “former and expired officers” led by Julius Abure, regardless of their tenure expiring on tenth June 2023.
The LP additionally alleged that INEC’s actions violated part 223 of the Nigerian Structure and contributed to inner occasion confusion.
Whereas an investigation panel has been set as much as study the lawmakers’ defection, the Labour Occasion management assured members and supporters that the matter is being dealt with inside authorized frameworks.
The occasion reiterated that its ongoing authorized battle towards INEC over constitutional compliance just isn’t a management dispute however a constitutional challenge.
The assertion, authorized by Appearing Nationwide Chairman Prince Prof. Ifagbemi Awamaridi, referred to as for calm amongst members as they await the outcomes of the investigation and the court docket’s ruling.
The occasion stays optimistic concerning the eventual enforcement of constitutional provisions.
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