Oko Jumbo Led Assembly Heads to Supreme Court Following Appeal Court Ruling
In a significant development in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo, has announced that the House has directed its legal team to urgently proceed to the Supreme Court to challenge the ruling by the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal had recently delivered a judgment on a suit involving Martin Amaewhule and 24 others against Victor Oko Jumbo and others. The ruling has been a subject of intense debate and speculation in the state.
According to the Court of Appeal, the trial court lacked the jurisdiction to hear the suit filed by the Respondent. The Court of Appeal stated that the Federal High Court, and not the State High Court, is vested with the jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
The Court of Appeal further declared that all actions taken by Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo are null and void. This ruling has significant implications for the political landscape in Rivers State and has been met with mixed reactions from various stakeholders.
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo, expressed his disappointment with the ruling and vowed to challenge it at the Supreme Court. He stated that the House has directed its legal team to urgently proceed to the Supreme Court to seek a review of the Appeal Court’s decision.
The political crisis in Rivers State has been a source of concern for many, with tensions running high between the different factions within the state assembly. The decision to seek a review of the Appeal Court’s ruling at the Supreme Court is seen by many as a crucial step in resolving the crisis and restoring stability to the state.
As the legal battle unfolds, all eyes will be on the Supreme Court to see how it will rule on this highly contentious issue. The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for the political future of Rivers State and could set a precedent for similar cases in the future.
