The Rivers State High Court of Isiokpo Division has issued an interim injunction, temporarily restraining the state House of Assembly and its Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, from pursuing the impeachment of Governor Siminalaye Fubara. This legal development also applies to the deputy speaker, clerk, and the state Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi.
The Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Ben Whyte, issued the order after receiving the Motion Ex Parte filed by Mr. Damian Okoro (SAN) on behalf of the governor against the defendants. The court's ruling bars the defendants and their agents from initiating, continuing, or proceeding with the governor's removal process in Rivers State.
The court order further prevents the defendants from interfering with the governor's duties and functions, ensuring that Governor Fubara can continue his role until the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.
The judge emphasized the importance of maintaining the status quo by refraining from any actions related to the proposed impeachment of the governor. The case is scheduled for further proceedings on November 14
