The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has urged the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, to comply with an interim court injunction barring him from receiving or acting on any impeachment resolution from the State House of Assembly.
APC Publicity Secretary Darlington Nwauju stated on Saturday, following the Assembly’s directive to the Chief Judge to constitute a panel to investigate allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy.
Key Points:
The call underscores a critical constitutional moment, testing the judiciary’s independence amid political pressure.
Non-compliance could deepen political instability and undermine public confidence in legal and democratic institutions.
The APC’s stance aligns it publicly with judicial due process, framing the party as a defender of the rule of law.
The situation risks escalating the conflict between the legislative and executive arms into a broader institutional crisis.
The outcome may influence future impeachment proceedings in Nigeria, setting a precedent for adherence to court orders.
All attention is now on the Chief Judge’s response, which will signal the judiciary’s role in mediating this high-stakes political conflict.
Sources: Punch Newspapers