The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered status quo be maintained in the suit filed by Rivers Governor, Nyesome Wike over threats to expel him from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
Justice James Omotosho who gave the order also held that any action or step made to make the outcome of the motion on notice dated February 2nd, 2023 futile will be nullity.
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The court also made it mandatory for all court proceedings to be served on the respondent.
Among the respondents in the matter are the party’s National Working Committee, National Executive Committee, National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
The matter has been fixed for February 14 for a hearing.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)