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Rivers Assembly fire: Court to hear Ehie, Ihunwo’s bid to stop arrest
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed June 15, 2025.to hear a motion for an order of injunction filed by the Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Edison Ehie, against the Nigerian Police, the Inspector General of Police, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, and the Department of State Services, DSS.
The court, presided by Justice I.P.C. Igwe, also adjourned to the same date to hear a motion for injunctive orders brought by the former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Chijioke Ihunwo, against the same respondents.
In separate suits, Ehie and Ihunwo are seeking five declarations from the court, including an order restraining the Nigerian Police and the DSS from inviting, harassing, arresting, or detaining them in connection with the arson at the hallowed chamber of the Rivers State House of Assembly on October 29, 2023.
The suits are based on a statement made by the former Head of Service, George Nweke, on March 27, 2025.
Edison’s legal team argues that based on a judgment delivered by Justice Sika Aprioku of a Rivers State High Court in their client’s favor, which has not been overturned by any appellate court, the defendants lack the legal authority to arrest, invite, harass, or detain Ehie in connection with the alleged attack on the Assembly.
The legal team is also urging the court to consider Justice Aprioku’s ruling as binding, since it remains unchallenged on appeal.
Ehie’s legal team is asking the court to bar the defendants from declaring their client wanted, compelling him to appear at their Abuja office, or taking any action that could lead to his arrest or detention.
They are also seeking a perpetual injunction against both the Police and the DSS.
When the matter came up in court on Wednesday, counsel to the Nigerian Police, Dickson Celestine, informed the court that he had only received the case file within the past 24 hours.
He orally requested more time to study the documents and file a response.
Ekwutosblog reports that the plaintiff’s counsel, Demain Okoro, SAN, did not object to the request.
After listening to both parties, Justice I.P.C. Igwe adjourned the matter to June 15, 2025, for hearing of the motion for a perpetual injunction.
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
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“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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