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Chief Edwin Clark, a respected Niger Delta elder, has demanded an investigation into the alleged misuse of oaths by lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to former State Governor Nyesom Wike.

The lawmakers are led by Martins Amawhule.

Clark has accused them of contradicting themselves about their party loyalties while under oath.

Clark, a chieftain in the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), released a statement on Wednesday.

He stated that Amawhule and his associates had given statements under oath, sometimes claiming they were members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and at other times aligning with different political affiliations. This, Clark said, is a serious matter that requires police investigation.

Clark’s statement also criticized recent court rulings on the Rivers State House of Assembly situation, calling the judgments “obtained by fraud.” He claimed that Amawhule and other lawmakers withheld essential information, which he argued influenced the decisions by Justice James Omotoso and the Court of Appeal.

The issue traces back to December 11, 2023, when Amawhule and 26 other members of the Rivers State House of Assembly left the PDP and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Clark emphasized that this act violated Section 109(1)(g) of the Nigerian Constitution, which says that any lawmaker who switches parties without just cause should lose their seat. He argued that by leaving the PDP, these lawmakers effectively gave up their positions in the Assembly.

After the defection, Amawhule and his colleagues reportedly filed legal documents that contained contradictory statements about their party affiliations. Clark believes that this deception invalidates a January 22, 2024, ruling by Justice Omotoso. In Clark’s view, the court did not consider that the lawmakers should have lost their seats due to their defection.

Additionally, Clark voiced concerns over actions taken by Justice Okorowo, who halted efforts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to replace the lawmakers after they defected. Clark pointed out that this decision came just before Justice Okorowo’s promotion to the Court of Appeal, raising questions about the judgment’s timing.

In the statement, Clark also expressed disappointment with the Court of Appeal’s recent comments directed at the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/clark-slams-pro-wike-lawmakers-over-misuse-of-oaths-knocks-appeal-court-judgement/

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Naija my country

Nigerians only complain or feign perfection/uprightness when it doesn't favour them. Edwin Clark is just like OBJ (I like the way BAT always ignore and avoid OBJ like he doesn't matter or not relevant anymore) IBB, etc. They don't have the moral rights to pass judgement on righteousness in government...

An elderly man that should be the rallying point to resolve the impasse is busy gallivanting between the truth and half truth.

Pa. Clarke , posterity will remember you either for good or bad.

There is something the bible says about corrupt judges

I do not know about the Koran.

Wike has bastardised the judiciary, police and INEC. Come 2027 no one would have confidence in these institutions.

Clark slammed Fubala now it is Clark slammed wike lawmakers yet some useless obidient can't asked why Clark again? Clark now turned himself to WWE summerSlam Chief?

Rivers political crisis should be handled with care. We remember what happened in the old western region in 1960s which led to the first coup, culminating in civil war.

Political gladiators should watch it. Else, Nigeria could burn if overlooked.

You don't become a party member by mouth, I will wait for the evidence of their defection. There are process & rules for new members

xcolanto:
Wike has bastardised the judiciary, police and INEC. Come 2027 no one would have confidence in these institutions.

What is this one talking?

Wait oo so because Wike refused obi-diot from winning Rivers all of you are in sorrow these much?

Na wah ooo.

The Judiciary system in the country has long gone to dogs. Corruptible judges and what the Bible says about them according to the poster above me

Same politicians be giving the useless common masses what to mass-two-bait on back to back.

You guys should stop supporting these guys, they club, drink and eat together.

Na retards dey think say all these fights na for them.

Tinubu and Wike are the New Thugs in Town

Ask Fubara to get good lawyers to take up his cases. Law is not sentiments.

More courts are affirming that the Rivers State 2024 budget passage is illegal and that is the core of the legal battle.

Fubara needs good lawyers to argue his case not all these sensational media talks.

Wike will be fine.

He is a man of integrity and I trust he will navigate this issue well.

Elder statesman Edwin Clark, no dey always reason well when it comes to Wike

Everybody get opinion about weytin them no sabi.

Himself don interpret everything finish banyi

Jayhome24:
What is this one talking?

Wait oo so because Wike refused obi-diot from winning Rivers all of you are in sorrow these much?

Na wah ooo.

"We helped Wike to rig out Labour Party in the Rivers Presidential election for APC'~ Chijioke Ihunwo (Obio-Akpor LGA Chairman)

If you believe LP truly lost Rivers, you are not bright in the head.

I don’t think this man has ever made attempt to resolve the crises in rivers state as a respected elder statesman,just taking sides.

xcolanto:
Wike has bastardised the judiciary, police and INEC. Come 2027 no one would have confidence in these institutions.

Wike and APC all together have bastardized the three institutions to their self benefit. INEC, Judiciary and Police need reformation because both are now under the armpits of Wike and APC. Do the evil and be ventilated by the three institutions.

Dalohad:
"We helped Wike to rig out Labour Party in the Rivers Presidential election for APC'~ Chijioke Ihunwo (Obio-Akpor LGA Chairman)

If you believe LP truly lost Rivers, you are not bright in the head.

Oh so you are one of the riggers then you should be detain ASAP.

And pls provide your evidence of apc lost Rivers in general election in 2023 or pls meshionu biko.

wait if even your so called Labour win Rivers the gap will have be very little yet Obi will still in 3rd place because the distance between him and Atiku is massive so add your so called Rivers then do plus minus, now can see you are the one who is mentally sick?

Judiciary is highly partisan!

Jayhome24:
Oh so you re one of the riggers then you should be detain ASAP.

And pls provide your evidence of apc lost Rivers in general election in 2023 or pls meshionu biko.

wait if even your so calked Labour win Rivers the gap will have be very little yet Obi will still in 3rd place because the distance between him and Atiku is massive so add your so called Rivers then do plus minus, now can see you are the one who is mentally sick?

Agbadorian Bulaba with a filthy mouth. We are not interested in your oafy lamentations. Wike rigged Rivers for APC and that is established.

LP was clearly rigged out nationwide.

Chief Clark is a good man.

This black-faced idiot keeps making a fool of himself.

Lanretoye:
I don’t think this man has ever made attempt to resolve the crises in rivers state as a respected elder statesman,just taking sides.

Please which better way did you expect him to resolve the impasse between Wike and SIM? Oh! you expect him to tell SIM to hand over the governance of Rivers state to Wike for his third term. You feign ignorance to the fact that South South elders have called Wike to prevail on him to stealth his sword and allow SIM to take charge of his government but do you know what they get in return from him and his supporters, abuse. He lambasted them for interfering into the matter.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.facebook.com/noonooagu/videos/breaking-rivers-state-elders-ask-wike-to-remain-silentelders-play-wikes-card-agi/554511690443269/&ved=2ahUKEwjI5r723smJAxX5VUEAHUctGdAQtwJ6BAgjEAE&usg=AOvVaw1OkoqLctWWy9bUynu7WTgH

As I always ask, what benefit os the Rivers state structure to Wike, when he is not the governor or an elected official? I have not seen this kind of stupidity before. You used 8 years and nobody dare challenge your authority during your reign, you put them under the carpet, everyone were under your authority, no one were spared but today you still want to continue exercising the same authority as a former governor and want to dictate what goes on in every parties. O ga gan.

OkoAmarashy:
This black-faced idiot keeps making a fool of himself.

Hope you can say the same to your dad at home?