Labour Party seeks court order to seize emoluments of defecting lawmakers immediately.

The Labour Party has filed court proceedings to recover emoluments from defecting lawmakers, seeking to declare their seats vacant and have them return all salary and benefits. The move aims to prevent the defectors from continuing to receive government funds and allowances.

In a move aimed at restoring order to Nigeria's legislature, the Labour Party has initiated legal proceedings against 19 defecting lawmakers who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) earlier this year. The party is seeking to declare their seats vacant and compel them to refund all emoluments they have received since leaving the opposition party. This follows a dispute over the defection, with the Labour Party claiming that the lawmakers abandoned the APC under questionable circumstances. The court's decision will determine the fate of the defectors' parliamentary seats and any outstanding salaries they may be entitled to.