The High Court of Bayelsa State in Yenagoa has issued an order restraining associates of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from organizing a planned mega rally in the state.
The rally, initially scheduled in Yenagoa on April 12, 2025, has been put on hold pending further legal proceedings.
Hon.. Justice I. A Uzakah granted the motion ex-parte in Suit No. BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025 was filed by the state’s Attorney General, Biriyai Dambo (SAN).
“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 court order read.
The matter has been adjourned to April 11, 2025, for the hearing of the substantive motion.
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