A leaked draft of a court order by Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has emerged, further escalating the already volatile tension in Rivers State.
The document, purportedly written in response to an application filed by lawmakers loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FTC) Nyesom Wike, is slated for delivery on Monday, December 18, 2023.
Among other things, the order reportedly seeks to shield the lawmakers as they initiate an impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This development comes amidst a bitter political rivalry between Wike and Fubara.
Last week, 27 lawmakers, previously aligned with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), switched to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move was met with swift action from Governor Fubara’s camp, with legislators loyal to him declaring the defectors’ seats vacant.
The State High Court in Port Harcourt on Tuesday gave a similar order allowing for the four-member Rivers House of Assembly backed by Fubara to hold legislative business without interference
It was also in the week that the state government ordered the demolition of the assembly complex, citing concerns about structural defects.
Wike and his cohorts are failure. I pity those 27 lawmakers that they destroyed their career through greedy. God giveth to the humble not the pride. Wike political career is grounded gradually.
Pity ursef
In Lagos whenRa Raji Fasola was in rivalry wit BAT towards 201 government election he retraced his line of action and humble himself before BAT and everything was resolved because Fasola want to tampered BAT political arrangements whatever Wike did Fubara should not have invited Wike enemies within Les than 5 month he supposed to endured for at list better months and ensured that he won hearts of 2/3 of legislators loyal to Wike before rivalry with him I think Fubara may lose the seats of governor because his fighting the power that feed him and the ruling party …APC
Wike will fall with his cohorts like pack of cards..the crisis will know no end..wiked is digging the pit for his downfall
Don’t pity anybody, it’s a very strong battle, just sit back, relax and watch
When the war start in Rivers State that wike is looking for the people know where to find him. Useful he goat
Another senario, Portar no be Edo. One State one trouble.