BREAKING: Tension in Rivers as Court Bars Amaewhule-Led Assembly, Details Emerge
- Justice C.N. Wali of the state high court has barred lawmakers led by Speaker, Martins Amaewhule from sitting and parading themselves as members of the Rivers assembly
- The judge ruled that the pro-Wike lawmakers' seats had been declared vacant pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit
- The court also ordered the Rivers state government to stop dealing with the 25 lawmakers loyal to the FCT ministers
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy
Port Harcourt, Rivers state - Lawmakers led by Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, have been barred from sitting and parading themselves as members of the Rivers state house of assembly.
Justice C.N. Wali of the State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt gave the order on Thursday, May 30.
Source: UGC
Pro-Governor Siminilayi Fubara lawmakers led by their Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo and two others, Sokari Goodboy and Orubienimigha Timothy filed the suit against Amaewhule-led assembly, The Nation reports.
PAY ATTENTION: Share your outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng!
Justice Wali adjourned to July 1st, 2024 for mention after granting the interlocutory injunction.
The court also ordered Rivers government to stop dealing with the 25 lawmakers as their seats have remained vacant after they defected from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), The Punch reports.
“An order of interlocutory injunction is granted restraining the 1st to 25th defendants from parading and holding out themselves as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and/or meeting/sitting at the Auditorium of the House of Assembly Quarters located at off Aba Road Port Harcourt or at any other place whatsoever to purport to carry out the legislative business of the Rivers State House of Assembly, their legislative seats having been declared vacant pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit
“Pro-Wike lawmakers' seats remain vacant,” PDP declares
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Rivers lawmakers backed by the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike have landed in serious trouble as the PDP takes a stance on their defection.
The ruling party in Rivers state insisted that the lawmakers have lost their seats following their defection to the APC.
Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, confirmed the party's position through a statement made available to journalists
PAY ATTENTION: Unlock the best of Legit.ng on Pinterest! Subscribe now and get your daily inspiration!
Source: Legit.ng
