A High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has annulled the congresses held by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The court’s ruling came after a contempt of court motion was filed by supporters of Chief Emeka Beke, the reinstated chairman of the party in the state. The APC had conducted the congress that produced Chief Tony Okocha, despite an earlier court order halting the process.
The plaintiffs, who had obtained the injunction, returned to court after the congress was held, citing the violation of the court’s directive. Justice Godswill Obomanu, after hearing the arguments from both sides, declared the congresses invalid.
The judge expressed disappointment at the APC’s disregard for the court order, noting that the actions of the party appeared to be an attempt to circumvent the legal process. Justice Obomanu also placed a stay on further proceedings in the case and adjourned the matter indefinitely.
