THE Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has given Kogi State Deputy Governor-elect, Hon. James Faleke, who also represents Ikeja Federal constituency in the House of Representatives 7-day ultimatum to declare to his present place of voter’s registration or vacate his seat in the House.
In a statement released yesterday, the PDP chairman in Lagos State, Chief Tunji Shelle accused Faleke, the All Progressive Congress (APC) and INEC of gross violation of electoral laws, and flouting the constitution.
The statement reads in part: “It is no longer appropriate for Faleke to continue to parade himself as a lawmaker representing Lagos as he is no longer fit and proper to be called an honourable.
“This is political, moral and legal stains on the House. Faleke should not continue to represent the Ikeja constituency because he presently has his voting unit relocated to Kogi State. This is open assault to decent democracy and ridicules the nation before the international community. He continues to stay in the House as a usurper and we think the House leadership ought to purge itself of any conspiracy in this political and constitutional violations.”
The party while calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clear the air on the suitability of Faleke’s inter-changing of polling units within six months, said if its demand is not met within the period of its 7-day ultimatum, it shall use all means permitted and effective to reclaim the seat for Lagos State from Faleke and the APC.
