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The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned a constitutional suit challenging the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu, and of the Rivers State House of Assembly by President Bola Tinubu.

The adjournment was made to May 26, 2025 after a hearing on Monday.

The suit was filed by former federal lawmaker and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, Dr. Farah Dagogo, who argues that President Tinubu’s actions are unconstitutional.

The case challenges the President’s suspension of the state’s democratically elected officials and his appointment of Vice iral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the state’s after declaring a state of emergency in Rivers on March 18, 2025. The President cited security concerns as the reason for the declaration.

Dr. Dagogo filed Suit No: FHC/PH/CS/50/2025 on April 9, 2025, contending that the President’s actions lacked constitutional backing and were ultra vires.


During the hearing, Cosmas Enweluzo, SAN, counsel to the plaintiff, informed the court that all defendants had been duly served and were ready to proceed. The defendants named in the suit include President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and Vice iral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), the of Rivers State.

Of all the defendants, only Vice iral Ibas appeared through his counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, who requested additional time to respond to the originating summons. After hearing from both parties, Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed granted the request but warned that the matter would proceed on the next adjourned date, regardless of further delays.

Speaking after the court session, Enweluzo emphasized that the case is about the President’s violation of the Constitution. He stated, “The President cannot act as a ‘Tin god’. He does not have the constitutional authority to suspend elected representatives or govern over four million Rivers people and those doing business in Rivers State by fiat. It is a constitutional aberration and must not be allowed.”


Enweluzo also questioned the justification for declaring a state of emergency, stating, “The insecurity narrative is unfounded. In states like Benue, Plateau, and Borno, where serious security challenges persist, no state of emergency was declared. Rivers State has remained relatively peaceful.”

He commended Dr. Dagogo for challenging what he described as unconstitutional actions, asserting that citizens have the right to be governed by their elected officials.


Regarding the adjournment, Enweluzo explained that counsel for the fifth defendant (Vice iral Ibas) requested additional time to complete filings in response to the originating summons. “Since it was their first request, we agreed,” he said. The court then adjourned the case to May 26, 2025, with the reminder that if delays continue, the court may proceed with the case.

Enweluzo also noted that while all other defendants had been duly served, none had filed a memorandum of appearance or any legal response to the suit.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/court-cautions-parties-adjourns-suit-challenging-suspension-of-rivers-gov-and-legislature/

Serious?

But with the rate Fubara is going, he can the suit to ask Dagogo who sent him message

Evil APC
Tinubu and Wike don't know the evil seed they planted by doing something so stewpeed.

Time will tell o. LOL. Time will tell.

yarimo:

As usual, here to display a fresh brand of loonacy.

Story never ends

Mod Kante wey no dey sleep, I hail o!

Them go adjourn m till 6months complete

Nawao

No justice under this tulumbu.

Spineless Rivers people, same way they were cowering in fear when Saro-Wiwa was abducted, spits.

Good one 👍

Na waa oo

👀

Mynd44:
But with the rate Fubara is going, he can the suit to ask Dagogo who sent him message

Dagogo is a citizen of River State and one of the people who elected the governor, so you can't call him an interloper in this case.

It's not all about the governor alone, it is also about the elected office of the governor of River State.

Slow judgment system

Keep Adjourning till d 6mths is complete

Bobloco:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/court-cautions-parties-adjourns-suit-challenging-suspension-of-rivers-gov-and-legislature/

Delay tactics.

They court will continue to adjourn until the tenure Ibas tenure elapse

This fara still they exist

free2ryhme:


Delay tactics.

They court will continue to adjourn until the tenure Ibas tenure elapse

It doesn't matter if Ibas tenure elapse, this is about making sure that another President won't be able to indulge in rascality over state of emergency

Very soon Presidents will be sacking governors anyhow. Our election is a scam and sham. I pity the foolish citizens who repeat the cycle every 4 years and expecting something different.

White democracy does not suit blacks. We should invent our own democracy and write our own constitutions

Smartcitizen:



Dagogo is a citizen of River State and one of the people who elected the governor, so you can't call him an interloper in this case.

It's not all about the governor alone, it is also about the elected office of the governor of River State.

You obviously didn't see the supreme court judgement in the case of Joshua Dariye

Bobloco:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/court-cautions-parties-adjourns-suit-challenging-suspension-of-rivers-gov-and-legislature/

. What will the plaintiff benefit from the outcome of the case? Is he a party in the crisis? You do not put something on nothing.The case is a waste of time and an excercise In futility. It will be struck out .

The PDP case at the SC seeking the interpretation of Section 305 is more reliable and will finally decide the matter for future purpose.

Expected

waste of time.

SOE is in order

Farah should hear Fubara. Fubara said that every action carried out on his behalf must have his blessings.

PlasmaTV:
Evil APC
Tinubu and Wike don't know the evil seed they planted by doing something so stewpeed.

Time will tell o. LOL. Time will tell.

Especially Wike. The way he dealt with Obi can cause heart failure to his ers. Ever since then Obi has been going about wearing black wears as advised by his doctor to prevent heart attack.

Bobloco:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/court-cautions-parties-adjourns-suit-challenging-suspension-of-rivers-gov-and-legislature/

Let me guess...adjourned till the six month expires, then strike out the case for lack of merit.

Mynd44:
But with the rate Fubara is going, he can the suit to ask Dagogo who sent him message

He wont, Fubara as just learnt with the Evil old man in Aso rock you must hide your card if you have one

All those statement Fubara, he was just being diplomatic

Una go wait taya 6 months will be competed and f una no take time we will never alow Fbara to return, anyway Fubaraa has told you all to off una hands on top hin matter so wetin remain?

This is Nigeria if you do gragra too much we go silent you and nothing go shele.

Fubara we don see say you don dey learn your lesson bit by bit say power power for politics so better tel those ipob and obidient in a ear term to get their hands off your matter completely so your political destiny no go enter deep sea and gone

Na Supreme Court fit put mouth for this matter..

Federal High Court go throw am away

ejimatic:
. What will the plaintiff benefit from the outcome of the case? Is he a party in the crisis? You do not put something on nothing.The case is a waste of time and an excercise In futility. It will be struck out .

The PDP case at the SC seeking the interpretation of Section 305 is more reliable and will finally decide the matter for future purpose.

Incase you dont know, that case is of National interest it goes beyond Fubara,
We must know the supreme court position on removal of a state governor which clearly has no provision in our constitution Before Tinubu start removing and appointing Governors by himself.

This is the 1st of a governor removal, therefore there is no reference suitable or reliable enough

its beyond Fubara, we must prevent Further abuse of power by Tinubu Nigeria is not motor park