In a significant legal development, the Rivers State High Court, situated in the bustling capital of Port Harcourt, has issued an interim injunction that bars the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, along with 24 other lawmakers, from presenting themselves as legitimate legislators. This consequential ruling stems from a legal action initiated by Victor Jumbo, the pro-Fubara Speaker, and two fellow Assembly members who align with Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The injunction, granted by Justice Charles Wali on Friday under the suit number PHC/1512/CS/2024, carries considerable weight. Not only does it restrain the 25 defendants from convening or holding sessions at the House of Assembly Quarters on Aba Road, Port Harcourt, but it also prohibits them from engaging in any legislative activities under the guise of official capacity. This restriction is enforced pending the full adjudication of the Motion on Notice.
This legal manoeuvre represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing political dynamics within the Rivers State Assembly. As the legal proceedings unfold, the implications of this injunction are poised to reverberate across the state’s political landscape, shaping the future trajectory of legislative affairs in Rivers State.
