The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Gummi, lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)

 

Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in his judgment, held that Gummi’s defection violated Section 68(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution, which prohibits lawmakers from abandoning the party that sponsored their election without proof of division within it.

The judge ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election within 30 days and restrained House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas from recognising Gummi as a member.

Justice Egwuatu also directed the lawmaker to refund all salaries and allowances received since October 30, 2024, and file evidence of repayment within 30 days.

Condemning the frequent defections by politicians, the judge described the act as “political prostitution” that undermines the will of voters.

Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Gummi, lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in his judgment, held that Gummi’s defection violated Section 68(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution, which prohibits lawmakers from abandoning the party that sponsored their election without proof of division within it.

The judge ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election within 30 days and restrained House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas from recognising Gummi as a member.

Justice Egwuatu also directed the lawmaker to refund all salaries and allowances received since October 30, 2024, and file evidence of repayment within 30 days.

Condemning the frequent defections by politicians, the judge described the act as “political prostitution” that undermines the will of voters.