Benson, has declared the seats of four members, who defected to the
All Progressives Congress (APC), vacant.
The decision was taken by the speaker on Friday, after the four
lawmakers declared their decision to join the APC.
After the declaration by the speaker, the State's Governor, Honourable
Henry Seriake Dickson, described the decision as a step in the right
direction.
In a statement, the Governor said the action of the State Legislature
was not only constitutional, but will also instil party discipline and
sanitise the polity.
Governor Dickson condemned the practice of Carpet-Crossing at will by
politicians, without recourse to the parties under which they were
elected into positions. He stressed that it was no longer acceptable
under a thriving democracy.
According to him, the State Assembly's decision would set the pace and
show the direction of the new PDP in the State.
"Party discipline and loyalty, must be the overriding principles and
factors for all members," he said.
The Bayelsa State Governor also noted that indiscipline, disloyalty
and greed had been the bane of the PDP at State and National levels in
the past, warning that such acts would no longer be tolerated for
whatever reason in the party.
--ChannelsTV
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