# Nigeria ADC Demands Assembly Clarify Vacancy Reversal

> ADC asks Rivers State Assembly to explain why it reversed vacancy declarations for three pro-Fubara lawmakers.
- Title: Nigeria ADC Demands Assembly Clarify Vacancy Reversal
- Summary: ADC asks Rivers State Assembly to explain why it reversed vacancy declarations for three pro-Fubara lawmakers. The African Democratic Congress demands Rivers…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610200598.html
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:12:36+00:00
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- Topics: nigeria, rivers state, african democratic congress, fubara, vacancy declaration, by-elections, independent national electoral commissio, news, world, politics
## ADC requests explanation
The African Democratic Congress has asked the Rivers State House of Assembly to explain the legal basis for reversing its earlier decision declaring three lawmakers' seats vacant.
## Affected lawmakers
Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari, and Hon. Timothy Oruibienimigha were strong allies of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
## Assembly reversal
The state assembly led by Hon. Martin Amaewhule resolved to rescind the declaration of the seats vacant following political crisis.
## ADC's concerns
ADC's public relations secretary Chizy Enyi questioned the constitutionality of the initial declaration and the assembly's authority to reverse it.
## Constitutional request
Enyi cited Section 109 of the 1999 Constitution to demand clarification on legal grounds for both decisions.
## Next steps
The assembly must provide records for public scrutiny and refer unresolved constitutional issues to judicial authorities.
## Key takeaway

The African Democratic Congress demands Rivers State Assembly clarify legal basis for reversing vacancy declarations of three pro-Fubara lawmakers.