Rivers State High Court orders 26 lawmakers to halt assembly membership, pending suit determination.

A Rivers State High Court has granted an interim order asking Martin Amaewhule and 25 other lawmakers to stop parading themselves as Rivers State House of Assembly Members, pending the determination of the court on the suit. The court also asked the Rivers State Governor, Attorney General of the State, and Rivers State Chief Judge to stop dealing with the mentioned lawmakers loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike. The matter was filed by Hon Victor Oko-Jumbo, who was recently elected speaker by three lawmakers loyal to Governor Sim Fubara.

May 10, 2024
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