In a significant development, the Appeal Court has issued an order in the ongoing legal battle involving 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly against the remaining 4 members.
This decision is linked to the appeal case CA/PH/198/2024, which has attracted considerable attention in the political landscape of Rivers State.
The Court of Appeal, Port-Harcourt at a virtual hearing today via Zoom gave its Ruling on two Motions filed by Martins Amaewhule and the other defected lawmakers challenging the order of injunction granted by the Rivers State High Court restraining them from acting as lawmakers.
The Appeal Court, in its ruling today, emphasized that all parties involved must maintain the current status quo.
This means that no further actions should be taken by any party until the appeal is heard.
This directive aims to prevent any escalation or alteration in the current dynamics within the House of Assembly, ensuring stability until a final decision is made.
The court has scheduled the hearing of the appeal for June 20, 2024. Prior to this date, a notice of hearing will be served to all parties involved.
This scheduled hearing is expected to be a pivotal moment in resolving the dispute, as it will address the substantive issues at the heart of the conflict.
This case has significant implications for the political stability and legislative operations in Rivers State.
The ongoing dispute among the Assembly members has the potential to impact legislative functions and governance.
As such, the court’s decision to maintain the status quo is seen as a move to uphold the rule of law and ensure that due process is followed.
As the hearing date approaches, all eyes will be on the Appeal Court and the developments in this high-stakes legal battle. The outcome of the appeal could shape the future of legislative activities in Rivers State and set a precedent for handling similar disputes in the future.
For now, the directive is clear: no further steps should be taken by any party, and the current situation must remain unchanged until the court hears the appeal on June 20, 2024.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we continue to monitor the situation closely.
(CDA News)
