On August 12, the court will issue a ruling in the Rivers APC crisis, which has been a significant point of contention within the party.
On Monday, August 12th, 2024, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt is scheduled to make a decision regarding a legal case brought forth by selected officials from the All Progressives Congress (APC), specifically those from state and local governments as well as ward executives.
The suit has been filed against both the national executive of APC and its seven-member Caretaker Committee based in Rivers State which operates under Tony Okocha’s leadership. Emeka Beke heads up this group challenging their party members’ actions through lawful channels.
Following the conclusion of arguments and final written submissions from counsel representing all parties during the last hearing, Justice Sika Aprioku presiding over the case has kept judgement on hold with a communication to be made within 48 hours.
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Justice Aprioku declared via a court circular that the verdict would be issued virtually at noon on August 12, 2024.
He implored the counsels to be timely and notified them that court security would be heightened.
Sam Etetegwung, together with Banarth Ezemoye and Ezekiel Ubom representing the dismissed state executive of APC as well as the local government and ward executives respectively, are requesting a legal explanation on their suspension from the party in accordance with Nigerian law.
They also seek clarification on Okocha’s installation at the helm of a seven-man Caretaker Committee subsequent to their dismissal.
