The Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday abruptly adjourned hearing in a legal battle of former National Chairman of the People Democratic Party PDP, Prince Uche Secondus challenging his removal from office before the expiration of his four years tenure.
The suit slated for hearing on Monday was shifted to 7 of December following the absence of one of the key defendants, Dan Orbhi.
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A Senior Advocate, Godwin Obla wrote the court informing it that Orbhi has not briefed him to properly stand as his counsel at the Supreme Court.
However, Counsel for Uche Secondus, Oba Maduabuchi protested the development claiming that Orbhi was not sued by his client but that the defendant imposed himself on the excuse of being Zonal Chairman of PDP.
He sought to move a motion for substituted service to enable him serve the defendant with all court processes through the PDP Zonal office.
Justice Mohammed Musa Dattijo who led a 5-man panel Justice then adjourned to Tuesday for hearing of all pending applicants in respect of the matter.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt had on October 26 dismissed an application challenging the suspension of; Secondus from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This prompted Secondus to approach the Supreme Court asking for an order to quash his dispensation and as well restore him to office to complete his four years tenure.
Apart from Dan Orbhi, other defendants in the appeal are Ibeawuchi Alex, Dennis Amadi, PDP and seven others.
(Editor: Omor Bazuaye)
