The Rivers State High Court presided over by Justice Charles Wali has declared the seats of 25 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly vacant.
He has ordered these members to cease presenting themselves as assembly members.
An interlocutory injunction was granted today, further restricting Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Attorney-General of Rivers State, and the Honourable Chief Judge of Rivers State from interacting with or accepting any resolutions, bills, or other legislative actions from the 25 affected lawmakers.
The suit, filed by Victor Jumbo, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, along with Sokari Sokari and Orubienimigha Timothy, led to Justice Wali restraining the 25 legislative members from conducting any legislative meetings or sessions at the House of Assembly Quarters Auditorium on Off Aba Road, Port Harcourt, or any other location.
The seats are declared vacant pending the hearing and determination of the suit. The court has adjourned the case to July 1, 2024, for the next hearing.
