The African Action Congress AAC has filed the suit following a letter by the candidate of the party Biokpomabo Awara to the President of the Court of Appeal to reconstitute the panel of judges at the tribunal.
The presiding Judge, Justice Kolawale Omotosho after hearing the arguments from the parties involved in the matter adjourned the case for hearing on Friday.
Justice Kolawale Omotosho said he will give the suit accelerated hearing and promised that his rulings will not affect proceedings at the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
Meanwhile, the lawyer of AAC Henry Bello said they were in court to restrain the President of the Court of Appeal from disbanding the present panel of judges.
Henry Bello said the candidate of the party, Biokpomabo Awara is trying to secure a favour from the window.
Emenike Ebete, the lawyer to the candidate of AAC Biokpomabo Awara said they will prepare for their defense before the next adjourned date.
Our correspondent reports that Justice Kolawale Omotosho also ordered the lawyer to AAC Henry Bello to serve all parties before September 13th.
