Crisis: Court restrains Rivers PDP from holding Congresses
Justice Charles N. Wali of the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its 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, and 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 1st of August, 2024.