Amid Cross River Lawmakers Sack, Police Take Over Assembly | READ DETAILS
AFNews Reporter
Mar 22, 2022
Amid Cross River Lawmakers Sack, Police Take Over Assembly | READ DETAILS
Following the recent sack of 18 lawmakers of the Cross River State House of Assembly, and 2 House of Representative members by Justice Taiwo Taiwo of an Abuja High Court, police operatives have taken over the State Assembly.
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The 20 lawmakers were sacked for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to All Progressive Congress (APC).
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According to eye witnesses, the uniformed men from various units, were seen within the premises as early as 6am on Tuesday.
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Police units seen on ground include; the Anti-Kidnapping, Cultism and regular policemen, all armed.
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However, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) claims that it has applied for a stay for execution of the judgment and would challenge it at Appeal Court.
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