Confusion In Court As Three SANs Claim Representation For PDP Acting Chairman In Rivers Congress Case

Confusion In Court As Three SANs Claim Representation For PDP Acting Chairman In Rivers Congress Case

At the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, a complex situation emerged as three Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) each claimed to represent the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, in a legal dispute over the party’s congresses in Rivers State…… CONTINUE READING

Last month, Justice Peter Lifu issued an injunction barring the PDP, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and various security agencies from disrupting the PDP’s ward, local government, and state congresses scheduled for July 27, 2024.

The case, initiated by six supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was slated for a hearing on August 15.

When proceedings began, three SANs simultaneously announced their representation of the defendants: the PDP, Damagum, National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and National Organizing Secretary Hon. Umar Bature. K.C.O. Njemanze, SAN, appeared first, followed by Chief Ferdinand Orbih SAN and Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN, who also claimed representation. The situation escalated when another SAN, Sunday Ibrahim Ameh, also stood up for the same defendants.

To resolve the confusion, Justice Lifu instructed the SANs to settle the matter among themselves. Orbih requested a brief adjournment to address the issue, which was granted.

The case was rescheduled for August 30 for further proceedings. Justice Lifu stated that if the SANs could not resolve the issue, they should file motions with affidavits confirming their appointments. He also extended the court’s previous order, preventing interference with the Rivers State congresses until the main suit is resolved.

The delay also prevented the court from considering applications from additional parties seeking to join the case as defendants.

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