Hon. Dennis Rowland Caesar, the lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Labour Party (LP).
His defection follows his recent suspension by his PDP ward chapter over allegations of anti-party activities.
During a plenary session in Umuahia, Caesar announced his decision, attributing it to his admiration for Governor Alex Otti’s leadership.
He particularly praised Otti’s achievements in under two years and expressed confidence in his administration’s direction.
However, the PDP has swiftly responded, declaring that Caesar has lost his seat by virtue of his defection.
The party, through its Publicity Secretary, Eric Iwuagwu, cited Section 68(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which mandates that lawmakers who leave their party without a division must vacate their seat.
“The mandate belongs to the PDP, and Hon. Caesar no longer has a legal right to remain in office. We have petitioned INEC to declare the seat vacant and initiate a by-election,” Iwuagwu stated.
The party also vowed to take legal steps to ensure compliance with constitutional provisions.
