Group hails dismissal of suit against Rivers PDP lawmakers

A group operating under the aegis of Concerned Rivers People (CRP) has commended the ruling delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which on Friday dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold fresh or by-elections to replace 27 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers.

In a statement released on Saturday, Emmanuel Chibuzor, the convener of CRP, expressed satisfaction with the judgment, describing it as an “iron-cast verdict” that reinforces the judiciary’s role as a true guardian of democracy.

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“The suit in the first place was uncalled for as it lacked merit and the PDP had written to INEC confirming that the lawmakers were authentic members of the party.

Chibuzor added: “We’re very sure that superior courts will not deviate from this line of verdict as the suit lacks what it takes.

“This judgement has further confirmed that the judiciary’s integrity is very much intact and the last hope of the common man.

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“We’re in total agreement with the development from the court as the unnecessary witch hunting in Rivers State is uncalled for.

“Nigerians can breathe fresh air as one can go to court to seek Justice and get delivered from the shackles of slavery.

“The situation in our days reflects days of slavery perpetuated by just one man at the detriment of peace loving Rivers people.”