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C’River Assembly Declares Constituency Seat Vacant

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The Cross River State House of Assembly CRHA last Friday in a motion declared vacant the seat of member representing Obubra II State Constituency, Hon.  Elocate Okora Ekom.
Rt. Hon John Gaul Lebo, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, said the House took the resolution by declaring the seat vacant, due to circumstances beyond their control and therefore called on INEC to conduct a by-election within one hundred and eighty days in accordance with the provision made in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
The House Leader, Hon. Moses Ocheche, member for Obanlikwu State Constituency, invoked section 109(g) 2 which was supported by member representing Ikom 11 state constituency, Hon. Simeon Nkoro to declare Elocate’s seat vacant, claiming that the decision became necessary  because what  Elocate did was not in tanderm with the law and so the House is left without any choice than to invoke section 109(g)2 as required by law.
He explained that, that section of the law permits the House leadership to declare the seat of any member who defect  to another party when there was no crisis in the house vacant.
The declaration followed recommendations made in a letter sent to the House by Hon. Ekom, when he informed members of his decision to defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressive Congress APC  some weeks ago.
Among several reasons given for his defection to the APC was that there were much crises within the party.
Reacting, member representing Obubra stated that before now, the party had operated under one umbrella, stressing that, the crisis which had rocked the PDP at the national level had grossly affected the party at the state level.
He said that, he had alerted the party that he had moved to his new party, the APC since July 2, having defected to the APC  in his ward in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Elocate stated that “section( 109)2 is a window for losing or gaining your seat if you move from one political party if there was no crises in the party”.
However, the APC State Chairman in the Central Senatorial district of Cross River State, Hon. Cletus Obon, threatened that the APC may head for the court of law to seek redress on the matter.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.
Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.
Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.
He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”
“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.
In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.
“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.
Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.
“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.
The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.
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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.
Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.
He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.
“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.
“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.
“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.
The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.
Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.
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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.
Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.
The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.
The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.
Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.
The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.
Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.
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