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Lawyers raise alarm over gradual desecration of the Noble Profession in Rivers State
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Lawyers raise alarm over gradual desecration of the Noble Profession in Rivers State
…vow to combat ‘something shall not stand on nothing ‘
A professional group under the aegis of Progressive Lawyers of Rivers State has raised an alarm over the gradual desecration of the legal profession in Rivers State.
The group disturbed by the high level of illegalities being deliberately carried out by the Rivers State Government in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman and Secretary, D.CAMADI, Esq. 0.k OWHORNDAR declared that:
“We are alarmed as lawyers to see that despite the general and well publicized
knowledge of the Judgement of the Federal High Court in Suit No:
FHC/ABJ/CS/1613/2023; River State House of Assembly and Anor. v
The National Assembly and Ors, and the subsisting Order of the Federal High
Court in Suit No:FHC/ABJ/CS/1681/2023; RT Hon Martins Amaewhule
and Ors v INEC and Ors., The Governor of Rivers State and the High Court of
Rivers State has decided to continually desecrate our profession.
“Sadly, he is not doing it alone, he is doing it with the help of a Senior Advocate
of Nigeria, Dagogo Iboroma and some Judges in the Rivers State High Court.
“For Avoidance of doubt we had warned in our open letter to the Chief Judge of
Rivers State on the 9th of May, 2024 that there were plans to turn the Rivers
State High Court to an Appeal court and declare Mr. Victor Oko Jumbo Speaker
of the Rivers State House of Assembly without recourse to the Judgements and
orders of a court of coordinate jurisdiction,
“We issued out this open letter, which the Chief Judge’s office received. This was
done to save our profession from ridicule.
“Unfortunately, on the 10th of May, 2024, just as we had predicted, an ex-parte
order was issued in Suit No: PHC/1512/CS/2024 by Hon Justice C.N Wali of
the Rivers State High Court purporting to set aside the Judgement of the Federal
High Court in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1613/2023; River State House of
Assembly and Anor v The National Assembly and Ors and declare the seats
of lawfully elected House of Assembly members vacant.
“This was also done despite an order of another Federal High Court against
declaring the seats of House of Assembly Members vacant in Suit No:
FHC/ABJ/CS/1681/2023; RT Hon Martins Amaewhule and Ors v INEC
and Ors,
“Furthermore, Honourable Justice C.N Wali ought to know that the provisions of
section 272(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria as amended robs him off any jurisdiction when it comes to tenure and
vacancy of seats of elected officials in Nigeria including State House of Assembly
Members.
“It is also very disturbing that we are in receipt of a letter by a purported Clerk of Rivers State House of Assembly inviting a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dagogo Iboroma for screening before a purported House of Assembly of three men.
“This purported House of Assembly formerly made up of four members was ruled
to be illegal by Honourable Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court in
Suit No FHC/ABJ/CS/ 1613/2023; River State House of Assembly and
Anor v The National Assembly and Ors.
“The issue of who the clerk of the House of Assembly was also resolved in the
sald suit by Hon.Justice Omotosho and it was held that only the Amaewhule led
Assembly of 27 members can determine who their clerk is.
“Our worry is that a revered Senior Advocate will aid and abet contempt of a
judgement of court by presenting himself before an assembly that is illegitimate
before the law.
“Even If we were to assume without conceding, that our dear Senior Advocate is
basing his screening on the order of the Rivers State High Court by Hon. Justice
C.N Wali, is our revered Silk implying that the Rivers State High Court now sits on appeal for judgments and interim orders of the Federal High Court?
“We will like to draw the attention of Dagogo Iboroma, SAN to the final
paragraph of the Honourable Justice J.K Omotosho Judgment of the Federal
High Court which states;
” An Order is hereby Made restraining the 11th Defendant from howsoever or
whatsoever manner making any request, presentation or nomination to the
Rivers State House of Assembly not under the Leadership of the 2nd Plaintiff as
Speaker”
“The 11th Defendant on record in the said case is the Governor of Rivers State
and the 2nd Plaintiff is RT. Hon Martin Amaewhule.
“In essence presenting one’s self before any other Assembly not led by RT. Hon
Martin Amaewhule is contempt of court. In all of these, the Governor of Rivers
State enjoys his immunity.
“We therefore call on Dagogo Iboroma, SAN to note that being screened by an
assembly that is not contemplated in the Judgement of Justice Omotosho which
‘still subsists will be nullity in the eyes of the law.
“We also call on all leaders of the Bar and the Bench to with immediate effect
save our noble profession.
“As an organization we shall take steps to oppose this desecration of our courts
and profession and we shall ensure that “something shall never stand on
nothing”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has drawn attention to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by criminal elements and scammers targeting unsuspecting members of the public.
The fraudsters have been found using the names of top NDLEA officials, most notably the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to issue fake private letters and messages offering cheap forfeited vehicles for sale on auction.
The public is hereby notified that these offers are a complete scam. The Agency wishes to categorically state that these fraudulent offers are a malicious gimmick designed solely to defraud targeted individuals of their hard-earned money.
No official of the Agency has the mandate to privately offer, allocate, or sell forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets to individuals. Vehicles and other assets forfeited as proceeds of drug crimes are strictly auctioned through public processes managed by appointed, government-registered auctioneers. Any legitimate auction exercise is widely publicized in national dailies and through the Agency’s official channels, in line with established legal and public procurement guidelines.
Members of the public are strongly urged to discountenance, ignore, and report any such private letters, text messages, or social media offers claiming to originate from Barrister Shadrach Haruna or any other NDLEA official.
The NDLEA remains committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in all its operations. Do not fall victim to these criminal elements. If you are approached with such fraudulent offers, please report immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or via our official communication channels.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe has picked Professor Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The party disowned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its flag bearer.
The group said the party had already completed its presidential nomination process in line with its constitution and the Electoral Act, adding that Uba emerged as the recognized candidate after all required procedures were concluded.
The faction also disowned the National Working Committee headed by former Senate President David Mark, saying it has no constitutional or legal authority to act on behalf of the party.
It maintained that the recognized leadership of the ADC remains in charge of the party’s affairs.
According to the statement released on Wednesday, the clarification became necessary to stop attempts to create confusion about the party’s position ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group said the ADC had not entered into any alliance, merger or coalition with any political party.
added that the party remains independent and intends to contest the elections with its own structure, manifesto and leadership.
The faction said it believes Uba has the experience, character and capacity to lead the country if elected in 2027.
It also warned Atiku against presenting himself as the ADC’s presidential candidate, saying such a claim is false and could mislead party members and the public.
The group added that the ADC would not allow its platform to be used by politicians pursuing personal ambitions or by coalition groups seeking to take over the party’s structure.
It said every constitutional and legal step would be taken to protect the party from what it described as unauthorised use of its name and platform.
The faction also dismissed reports suggesting that there were plans to stop the ADC from participating in the 2027 elections, expressing confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission and the country’s electoral process.
It said the party is preparing to present candidates for the presidency, governorships, National Assembly, state assemblies and local government elections across the country.
Three brothers have appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in Swaziland on a murder charge following the brutal de@th of their mother’s boyfriend.
The accused, Mlondi Mbuli, 25, Sakhelwe Mbuli, 18, and Lindani Mdziniso, 23, all from the Hholoshini area in Eswatini’s Hhohho Region, are alleged to have fatally assaulted Njabulo Ngwenya on June 28, 2026.
According to police, the brothers att@cked Ngwenya with bricks, stones, sticks, open hands, and kicks to different parts of his body. Investigators allege the assa¥lt was motivated by the brothers’ belief that Ngwenya was having a relationship with their biological mother.
Court records state that the incident was reported after Sibongile Motsa, also from Hholoshini, informed police that she discovered her son, Njabulo Ngwenya, lying deed inside her sister’s house at about 1 a.m. on June 28, 2026.
The matter came before Principal Magistrate Sfiso Vilakati during the trio’s initial court appearance.
The three defendants have been remanded in custody until July 10, 2026, pending committal of the case to the High Court for further proceedings.
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