Connect with us

Politics

Judge Extends Order Against INEC, PDP Over 26 Defected Rivers Lawmakers

VerseNews reports that Justice Okorowo extended the order following an application by counsel for the lawmaker…

Published

on

Rivers Crisis
Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara

Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has extended the interim order stopping the INEC and the PDP from taking any action against the 26 Rivers House of Assembly members who defected to the APC.

VerseNews reports that Justice Okorowo extended the order following an application by counsel for the lawmaker, Steve Adehi, who appeared for the Rivers House of Assembly.

He held that based on Order 26, Rule 10 of the Federal High Court, the court had the discretionary power to grant the plea in the interest of justice.

Advertisement

The judge held that he was persuaded by the reasons given by counsel for the lawmakers that granting the order would be better in the interest of justice.

Justice Okorowo subsequently adjourned the matter to January 24 for hearing.

Advertisement
WhatsAppCOnnect

Stay ahead with VerseNews. Get the latest breaking news, insightful analysis, and trending stories. Your go-to source for timely updates and unbiased reporting.

Advertisement
Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

WATCH: Nigeria Newspaper Headline Today

Apply For Latest Job Openings

Trending

House of Reps House of Reps
News6 minutes ago

Reps Set Aside Thursday for Full-Day National Security Debate as Insecurity Worsens

The House of Representatives has dedicated Thursday to a full-day national security debate, following rising cases of kidnapping, killings, and...

asuu asuu
Education16 minutes ago

ASUU Rejects FG’s 35% Salary Increase, Calls Offer ‘Wretched’ and Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the federal government’s proposed 35% salary increase for lecturers.

Nnamdi Kanu in Court Nnamdi Kanu in Court
Politics26 minutes ago

BREAKING: 44 Federal Lawmakers Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Forty-four serving federal lawmakers have jointly written President Bola Tinubu, urging him to invoke constitutional powers to release Nnamdi Kanu.

Nigeria's First Lady, Remi Tinubu Advocates Capital Punishment for Kidnappers Nigeria's First Lady, Remi Tinubu Advocates Capital Punishment for Kidnappers
News34 minutes ago

Remi Tinubu Seeks Evidence-Based Policy To Protect Nigerian Children

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger, evidence-based policies to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

VeryDarkMan VeryDarkMan
Entertainment48 minutes ago

‘We Will Strip You Naked’: Warri Residents Threaten VeryDarkMan After Mid-Air Fight With Mr Jollof (Video)

Warri residents have issued a fierce warning to activist VeryDarkMan following his mid-air clash with comedian Mr Jollof on a...

Dangote and Otedola Dangote and Otedola
News1 hour ago

Hackers Hack Phones of Dangote and Otedola, Demand Ransom

Hackers have broken into the mobile phones of Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, making direct financial demands after...

Wike led PDP NEC faction Wike led PDP NEC faction
Politics1 hour ago

BREAKING: Wike’s Faction Expels Three PDP Governors, Dissolves Six State EXCOs

The factional National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has expelled Governors Seyi...

VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof VeryDarkMan and Mr. Jollof
Entertainment2 hours ago

BRAKING: NCAA Moves to Jail Mr Jollof, VeryDarkMan After Fight on Asaba Flight

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that comedian Mr Jollof and social media critic VeryDarkMan may face prosecution...

wike makinde wike makinde
Politics5 hours ago

BREAKING: Wike, Makinde, Bala Engage in Fierce Power Struggle at PDP National Secretariat (Video)

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike clashed with Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State in a...

PDP logo PDP logo
Politics5 hours ago

BREAKING: Anti-Turaki Protesters Storm PDP Headquarters as Wike Faction Takes Over

Tension exploded in Abuja as hundreds of Wike’s supporters stormed and seized control of the PDP national secretariat, blocking surrounding...

Advertisement