Legal Setback For PDP As Court Stops Ward Congresses In Rivers

Justice  Charles N. Wali of the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has bared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from gathering anywhere in Rivers State to hold its scheduled Ward Congresses.

Also barred as co-defendants are the National Chairman, Amb. Iliya Damagum; and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; or their agents from gathering anywhere in Rivers State to hold Ward, Local Government Area, and State congresses of the PDP pending the hearing and determination of the suit before him, filed by bona-fide party members from across the wards in the 23 local government areas of the State.

The judge also ordered the IGP; Commissioner of Police, Rivers State; Director-General, Department Security Service (DSS); and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); to ensure the order is adhered to.

The judge adjourned the hearing to the 1st of August, 2024 for a hearing of the substantive suit.

The Congresses are scheduled for July 27, August 10 and August 31, 2024 for Ward, Local Government and State respectively.