- The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved its decision on a suit filed by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly
- Amid allegations of bias, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik declined to withdraw from the case, dismissing motions questioning her impartiality
- Rivers State counsel, Mr. Gordy Uche, SAN, argued the case should be moved to the Federal High Court in Rivers state
Port Hacourt, Rivers state – The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment on a contentious suit aiming to compel the Federal Government to withhold allocations designated for Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State.
The case, initiated by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Hon. Martins Amaewhule, is set to have significant implications for local governance and funding in the state.
