By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
Court adjourns case involving Pro-Wike lawmakers
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has postponed the hearing for a lawsuit filed by members of the Rivers State Civil Society Organisation, seeking to remove 27 lawmakers from the State House of Assembly, until June 3, 2024.
Upon arrival at the court for the hearing on Friday, the Clerk informed the parties that Justice Stephen Daylop Pam was unavailable, prompting the selection of a new date.
The CSOs have brought the case to the court seeking clarification on Section 109 of the 1999 Constitution, questioning the legitimacy of lawmakers who switched from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.
Led by Enefaa Georgewill, the CSOs also seek to prevent Governor Siminalayi Fubara from presenting the 2024 budget to the defected lawmakers.
Expressing disappointment over the extended hearing date, Georgewill accused the lawmakers’ counsel, led by Martin Amaewhule, of delaying tactics.
He emphasized the importance of the court’s decision in determining the status of the lawmakers and urged them to face the legal process transparently.
Georgewill reiterated confidence in the judiciary, stating that justice may be delayed but not denied, citing Supreme Court backing for their case.
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