Court of Appeal ruling: Embattled 27 Rivers lawmakers to resume work

The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld the removal of 27 Rivers State lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly. This decision comes after a series of legal battles and controversies surrounding their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The lawmakers, led by Martin Amaewhule, had been embroiled in a legal dispute after their defection was challenged in court. The Rivers State High Court had initially ruled that the lawmakers were still members of the PDP, but this decision was appealed.

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The Court of Appeal’s ruling has effectively barred the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers from parading as members of the Rivers State Assembly. This decision has been seen as a significant setback for the lawmakers and a victory for those who opposed their defection.

The controversy surrounding the lawmakers’ defection has been a major point of contention in Rivers State politics. The defection was seen as a move to align with the political interests of the former governor, Nyesom Wike, and has been criticized by some as a betrayal of the PDP.

The Court of Appeal’s decision is expected to have significant implications for the political landscape in Rivers State. With the lawmakers no longer recognized as members of the Assembly, there could be a shift in the balance of power within the state’s political system.

As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact the political careers of the 27 lawmakers and the broader political dynamics in Rivers State.