Appear before this honorable court. Appeal Court orders Matins Amaewhule and 24 other members of Rivers State House of Assembly.

APPEAL COURT IN PORT HARCOURT ORDERS HON. MARTINS AMAEWHULE AND 24 OTHERS TO APPEAR.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has granted an exparte order of subsistence service on Hon.Martins Amaewhule and 24 purported members occupying the Rivers State House of Assembly.
A three man panel of judges led by Hon. Justice Oluayemisi Williams -Dawodu today agreed that Hon. Amaewhule and 24 others be served through subsistence means or WhatsApp. 
This was sequel to an application by the counsel to the applicants  Elder Wilcox Abereton SAN who informed the court that it has been difficult and life threatening to serve Hon. Amaewhule and the Rivers State House of Assembly as a result of tight security details around them occasion by the political tension in Rivers State. The learned counsel also informed the court citing a sworn affidavit by the bailiff of court who went to serve the respondents  and was warned and threatened not to come to serve any further process again but that he can paste it if he has the order of court to do so. 
Amongst the other prayers granted by the court also include an order of accelerated hearing of the appeal.
The matter has been adjourned to 8th april for continuation.
Foremost Niger Delta activist High Chief Anab Sara-Igbe speaking on behalf of other nine appellants expressed satisfaction at the proceedings of the court adding that this is a matter Rivers people are very interested in and want justice to be done. He went on to ask Nigerians to be on alert to know if the country has a constitution that embraces rights equality and justice.
Recalled Hon. Justice Chiwendu Nworgu of the Federal High court of Port Harcourt on the 23rd January, 2024 had earlier struck out the matter for lack of Jurisdiction without entertaining motion from all parties.
Reports has it that Rivers elders led by High Chief Anab Sara-Igbe and Forum of leaders of Rivers State had dragged President Tinubu President Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sir Simnalayi Fubara GSSRS Governor of Rivers State, Hon. Martins Ahmewhule and 24 others who purport to be members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to seek the constitutional validity of the the eight point Presidential agenda on Rivers people and section 109 sub 1(g) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the status of members of the house who have defected from the PDP to the APC.

Popular posts from this blog

My uprightness brought me where I am, I can't jeopardise with it. HE. Siminalayi Fubara asserts.

Image
"I can boldly say without fear. Nobody can take it away from me. And if there is anything that made me win this position in the heart of even those that are fighting me, it is because I was upright." "So, if I were upright at that time and helped me to be where I am through God, although, they say it is them, but nothing happens without God." "Therefore, if I could be upright then, why won't I be more upright now? I assure you that with that aspect of my life, no matter the challenges, I will not throw it to the dustbin." HE. Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS. Governor, Rivers State, while addressing House of  Representatives House Committee on Public Accounts who payed him a courtesy visit in Government House, PortHarcourt. 
Read more

Okrika:CTC Chairman inaugurates CTC Members, appoints key officers, charged members of developmental strides. Full Test of Address.

Image
AN ADDRESS PRESENTED BY THE CARETAKER COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OF OKRIKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, HON. PRINCESS IBIENE OGAN, ON THE OCCASION OF THE INAUGURATION OF CTC MEMBERS IN OKRIKA. Greetings, (Iyana-pu ari okerenime!!!) I stand before you today with immense gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility under the visionary leadership of our esteemed governor, His Excellency, Sir. Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Executive Governor of Rivers State.  It is an honour to address this gathering as the newly appointed Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. I extend my heartfelt thanks to each one of you for your unwavering support and trust. I would like to express my profound appreciation to our revered traditional rulers and chiefs for their continuous guidance and wisdom. Your steadfast leadership has always been a cornerstone in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, and I am committed to upholding the traditions and v
Read more