Breaking: Pro-Wike Lawmakers Secure Court Order,  to Commence Impeachment Against Gov Fubara [Leaked Draft]

Leaked Court Order Intensifies Political Crisis in Rivers State.

In a dramatic turn of events, a leaked draft of a court order by Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, is set to exacerbate the already volatile political tension in Rivers State.

The confidential document, rumored to be in response to an application filed by lawmakers allied with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FTC) Nyesom Wike, is poised for delivery on Monday, December 18, 2023.

The court order, if authentic, takes center stage as it allegedly aims to provide protection to lawmakers aligned with Wike in their pursuit of initiating an impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

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This revelation unfolds against the backdrop of a bitter political rivalry between Wike and Fubara, adding fuel to the ongoing political turmoil in the state.

In a significant political shift last week, 27 lawmakers, formerly affiliated with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Fubara’s swift response saw legislators loyal to him declaring the seats of the defectors vacant, intensifying the power struggle within the state.

The legal arena also witnessed action, with the State High Court in Port Harcourt issuing a similar order on Tuesday. This order granted the four-member Rivers House of Assembly, backed by Governor Fubara, the authority to conduct legislative business without interference.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, the state government concurrently ordered the demolition of the assembly complex, citing concerns about structural defects. This move further amplifies the challenges facing the political landscape in Rivers State.

As the leaked court order looms, the political climate remains charged, with the possibility of heightened confrontations between rival factions.

The implications of this legal development extend beyond the immediate political players, casting a shadow on the stability and governance of Rivers State. The upcoming days are crucial, as the region braces for the fallout from these tumultuous events.