Wike’s allies suffer setback at appeal court over control of Rivers assembly

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The appeal was filed by a former speaker of the assembly, Martin Amaewhule and 24 others against the Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo and five others.following their defection to the APC, are loyal to the immediate-past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike while Mr Oko-Jumbo and two other lawmakers who are currently in charge of the assembly are allies of Governor Fubara.

The lawmakers also asked the appellate court to issue an order restraining Governor Fubara from implementing the decision of the trial court and for the trial court to stay proceedings pending the determination of the appeal. “I have equally studied the prayers of the applicants. A critical study of the prayers deals with the substance of the issues on appeal, and dealing or granting the same will tantamount to determining the issues on appeal at this interlocutory state, which this court will decline to do,” Justice Barka stated.

The political rifts between the two former allies worsened despite a peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

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