Court to Deliver Judgment on Rivers Emergency Rule Case on March 9, 2026
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 9, 2026, as the date for delivering judgment on a legal case questioning the authority to remove elected state officials during a state of emergency in Rivers State. The suit was filed by a civil society group challenging the steps taken by the President to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The case involves arguments on constitutional issues, with the plaintiff's counsel arguing that the 1962 Emergency Powers Act is no longer valid under the 1999 Constitution. The court is set to rule on various relief requests, including the appointment of an interim administrator in Rivers State.
Justice James Omotosho highlighted similarities to a previous case and emphasized the need for legal foundation for presidential orders.
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