Rivers drama: Court orders suspension of Martin Amaewhule, pro-Wike spokesman and 24-year-old MP

The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an interim injunction barring Martin Amaewhule, the pro-Wike Speaker of the State House of Assembly, and 24 other lawmakers supporting him from parading as lawmakers.

The injunction was filed by Victor Oko-Jumbo, the pro-Fubara speaker, and two other members of parliament loyal to Siminalayi Fubara, the state governor.

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The court presided over by Justice Charles Wali issued the order on Friday in a case marked PHC/1512/CS/2024.

Wali also banned the 25 defendants from meeting or sitting in the auditorium of the House of Assembly Quarters on Aba Road, Port Harcourt or any other place to transact legislative business of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The judge also declared the defendant’s seat vacant pending the completion of the hearing and decision on the notice application.

Details later…