An High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has issued an order restraining supporters of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, from holding a mega rally in the state.
The proposed movement was scheduled for Yenagoa, on April 12, 2025.
Meanwhile, Hon. Justice I. A Uzakah granted the motion ex-parte in Suit No. BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025, filed by the state’s Attorney General, Biriyai Dambo (SAN).
The defendants are FCT Minister, Nigeria Police Force, Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Police Command.
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The enrolled court order reads: “An order of the interim injunction is hereby made or granted restraining the 1st and 2nd Defendants, whether by themselves, their agents, associates, privies, representatives (or any person whatsoever acting at their behest), from conducting, convening, coordinating, engaging in, organizing, participating in, holding, hosting, or facilitating any political assembly, rally meeting, or gathering within Bayelsa State, for the purpose of solidarity, hosting, and celebrating the 2nd Defendant in Bayelsa State, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice for Interlocutory Injunction.”
The matter has been adjourned to April 11, 2025, for hearing.
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