Wike Camp Rejects Rivers High Court Judgment on PDP Congress Says it’s a Kangaroo Judgement
The political landscape in Rivers State has taken a dramatic turn as the Wike camp has rejected a Rivers High Court judgment that nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congresses in the state. The court ruling, delivered by Justice Stephen Jumbo, declared the congresses at the ward, local government, and state levels void from inception, citing non-compliance with legal orders.
Background of the Crisis
The crisis within the PDP in Rivers State has been brewing for months, with FCT Nyesom Wike and his loyalists on one side, and the party’s national leadership on the other. The congresses, which were backed by Wike, had produced Chukwuemeka Aaron, a known Wike loyalist, as state party chairman.
Implications of the Judgment
The court’s decision has thrown a spanner in the works, complicating the ongoing internal struggles within the PDP. The judgment effectively nullifies the congresses and renders the state party leadership invalid. This development could potentially alter the state’s political dynamics and weaken Wike’s influence in Rivers State.
Wike Camp’s Reaction
The Wike camp’s rejection of the judgment is not surprising, given the high stakes involved. In a statement, the Wike camp described the judgment as “a travesty of justice” and vowed to appeal the decision. The camp argued that the court’s decision was based on a flawed interpretation of the law and that the congresses were conducted in accordance with the party’s constitution.
Implications for Rivers State Politics
The judgment has significant implications for Rivers State politics, particularly in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections. The PDP is a dominant force in the state, and the crisis within the party could potentially affect its chances at the polls.
The Wike camp’s rejection of the Rivers High Court judgment on the PDP congresses has added another layer of complexity to the ongoing crisis within the party. As the battle for control of the PDP in Rivers State continues, one thing is certain: the political landscape in the state will remain volatile for the foreseeable future.
