Court halts pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa
The High Court of Bayelsa State, sitting in Yenagoa, has issued an interim order restraining associates of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, from holding a planned rally in the state.
The rally, which was scheduled to take place in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, on April 12, 2025, is part of an event organized by the NEW Associates group to show solidarity for Minister Wike.
Hon. Justice I.A. Uzakah granted the Motion Ex-Parte in Suit No. BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025, which was filed by Bayelsa State Attorney General, Biriyai Dambo (SAN).
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The court’s order, which temporarily halts the planned rally, names George Turnah, the lead convener of the rally, and Minister Nyesom Wike as the first and second defendants/respondents in the case.
The Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Commissioner of Police for Bayelsa State were also named as defendants in the suit.
