Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the dissolution of a Special Court of Appeal that gave a favourable ruling on the Rivers State Local Government Elections.
The court had upheld the elections conducted by the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
According to sources, the panel was “quietly disbanded” after delivering the favourable judgement. This move has sparked controversy, with many questioning the motives behind Wike’s actions.
The Rivers State government had approached the Court of Appeal to overturn a judgement that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria from releasing monthly allocations to the state.
The court’s decision to uphold the elections has been seen as a victory for the Fubara administration.
However, Wike’s move to dissolve the panel has raised eyebrows, with many accusing him of interference and abuse of power. It remains to be seen as to how the situation will affect the political landscape in Rivers State.
