Rivers State Court to Decide Fate of APC Chairmen in Legal Battle
The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, presided over by Justice Stephen Jumbo, is set to deliver a crucial ruling on November 5, 2025. The ruling will determine the fate of APC chairmen elected for the state's local government councils.
The case involves a legal dispute filed by Fubara Dagogo and eight others against the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) over the recognition of candidates submitted by rival APC factions. The main issue revolves around the legitimacy of the candidates submitted for the August 30, 2025, local government elections.
The court will decide on the jurisdiction of the suit and the validity of the election results, impacting the leadership of the APC in Rivers State.
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