Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant - Politics

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Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by chokekachy(op): 1:54pm On Dec 21, 2023

The uncertainty over the representation of two senatorial districts is ended as the Senate eventually declares Umahi, Geidam’s seats vacant

The Senate has declared the seats of Senators Dave Umahi and Geidam Ibrahim vacant.

This announcement was made on Wednesday during plenary session by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio who presided over the sitting.

This is coming 126 days and 140 days since Umahi and Geidam left red chamber respectively. Both men held to their seats till now, fueling concerns in their senatorial districts and among political observers.

In the annoucement today, Akpabio said: “Declaration of vacancies in the seats of Ebonyi South Senatorial District and Yobe East Senatorial District. I hereby declare the seats vacant.

“This declaration is in accordance with section 68 subsection 1d, following the assumption of office as Ministers of the government of the Federation of Senator Dave Umahi and Senator Geidam Ibrahim. INEC therefore wishes to commence the process of bye elections immediately.”

Recall that in August, Umahi was appointed minister of works and Geidam minister of police affairs by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Also recall that Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (APC, Kwara South) in October was announced as the new Deputy Leader of the Senate to replace Umahi.

https://www.channelstv.com/2023/12/20/akpabio-declares-senate-seats-of-umahi-geidam-vacant/amp/060455356&mibextid=Nif5oz

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by immortalcrown(m): 2:00pm On Dec 21, 2023*

Let's see if this is true. It might just be another "news" grin

Meanwhile, the OP first posted a Facebook link and later changed it after I pointed out that Facebook is the source. This is fishy.

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by jmoore(m): 2:05pm On Dec 21, 2023

The same constitution that says if any member of a state assembly defects to another political party, he/she automatically loses a seat.
But political bandits and judicial bandits have made a mess of Rivers state.

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Bliss52: 5:10pm On Dec 21, 2023

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by updatechange(m): 5:11pm On Dec 21, 2023

Normally

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Bliss52: 5:11pm On Dec 21, 2023

jmoore:
The same constitution that says if any member of a state assembly defects to another political party, he/she automatically loses a seat.
But political bandits and judicial bandits have made a mess of Rivers state.

Until INEC, verifies a defection, especially from Party ward and Local Government Registry then Media decamping means nothing under the law

Politics is grassroot, and Only your membership at your ward matters most

.

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by slaawomirr: 5:12pm On Dec 21, 2023

Damnnn niggar

Isoright

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Shomek(m): 5:12pm On Dec 21, 2023

Ok nice

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by havenz(m): 5:12pm On Dec 21, 2023

Senate way na for their pocket, na who the vacant and occupied seat epp.

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by BondRiv: 5:13pm On Dec 21, 2023

jmoore:
The same constitution that says if any member of a state assembly defects to another political party, he/she automatically loses a seat.
But political bandits and judicial bandits have made a mess of Rivers state.

You don't understand the constitution you are referencing.

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Lanre4uonly(m): 5:14pm On Dec 21, 2023

That's the protocol.

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Shomek(m): 5:14pm On Dec 21, 2023*

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Adasun(m): 5:15pm On Dec 21, 2023

Post now vacant

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by madridguy(m): 5:16pm On Dec 21, 2023

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Fatbam005: 5:16pm On Dec 21, 2023

A male buffalo weighs over 2000 pounds. Isn't this amazing.

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by omoadeleye(m): 5:17pm On Dec 21, 2023

Uhm

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Amayabor1: 5:21pm On Dec 21, 2023

Bliss52:
Until INEC, verifies a defection, especially from Party ward and Local Government Registry then Media decamping means nothing under the law

Politics is grassroot, and Only your membership at your ward matters most

.

And what does it take to defect from a party?

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by reiddecuti: 5:21pm On Dec 21, 2023

The most funny senate president in Nigeria history.

If you know you know.

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Bliss52: 5:23pm On Dec 21, 2023

Amayabor1:
And what does it take to defect from a party?

You got to your ward secetariate of your new party and register, and they send their register to INEC. As a member

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Resetinc: 5:24pm On Dec 21, 2023

average qualified citizens are roaming around looking for minimum wage jobs,
old politicians who just left top offices are swimming in choices of which one to resign from …… 😂😂

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Nobody: 5:26pm On Dec 21, 2023

Decision

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Tuzzyjohnson(m): 5:31pm On Dec 21, 2023

Isokay

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Godswillu(m): 5:36pm On Dec 21, 2023

Nice move, But next time it should be automatic. Because what this means is that they have been collecting salary as a senator and as a minister.

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by ogaontop(m): 5:36pm On Dec 21, 2023

Long overdue!!

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by Antoeni(m): 5:38pm On Dec 21, 2023

Akpabio is Africa Most Useless And UnSerious Senate President Ever

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by dannyspeejay(m): 5:42pm On Dec 21, 2023

this man

Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by tiswell(m): 5:44pm On Dec 21, 2023

Man like Godswill Obot Akpabio.

Politician extraordinaire

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Re: Akpabio Declares Umahi, Geidam’s Seats Vacant by easyfem(m): 5:46pm On Dec 21, 2023

This senate pple suddenly become lord .... nawa oooo

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