Rivers state tribunal latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from the Rivers State Tribunal:

Recent Updates:

  1. Rivers State Tribunal Sacks 12 PDP Lawmakers: The Rivers State Election Petitions Tribunal has sacked 12 lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who were elected in 2019. The tribunal held that their elections were invalid due to irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Tribunal Upholds Governor Wike's Election: The Rivers State Election Petitions Tribunal has upheld the election of Governor Nyesom Wike of the PDP, dismissing the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Tonye Cole. The tribunal held that Wike's election was valid and that the APC candidate failed to prove his claims of irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Tribunal Orders INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in 3 Constituencies: The Rivers State Election Petitions Tribunal has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh elections in three constituencies in the state. The tribunal held that the elections in the constituencies were marred by irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Tribunal Dismisses APC's Petition Against PDP Lawmaker: The Rivers State Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the APC against a PDP lawmaker, representing the Etche/Ehii Federal Constituency. The tribunal held that the APC candidate failed to prove his claims of irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act. (Source: The Nation)

Ongoing Cases:

  1. APC's Petition Against Governor Wike: The APC is still pursuing its petition against Governor Wike's election, alleging that the election was marred by irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act.
  2. PDP's Petition Against APC Lawmakers: The PDP is also pursuing its petition against 12 APC lawmakers who were elected in 2019, alleging that their elections were invalid due to irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act.

Upcoming Hearings:

  1. APC's Petition Against Governor Wike: The tribunal has scheduled a hearing for [insert date] to hear the APC's petition against Governor Wike's election.
  2. PDP's Petition Against APC Lawmakers: The tribunal has scheduled a hearing for [insert date] to hear the PDP's petition against the 12 APC lawmakers.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. It is recommended to check with reputable news sources or the Rivers State Tribunal for the latest information on ongoing cases and hearings.