Court Bars Rivers CJ from Probing Governor Fubara, Deputy - Legal Battle Unfolds
The High Court in Oyibo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, issued an order restraining the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker and others from initiating impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and Deputy Mark. Justice Fiberesima granted interim orders in response to the suits, preventing the constitution of a panel to investigate alleged misconduct.
The court adjourned the matter to January 23, 2026, for further proceedings.
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