• Home
  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy (EU)
  • Terms and Conditions
Sunday, June 22, 2025
ELANHUB MEDIA
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • World News
    • Opinion
  • Education
    • Lecture Notes
    • STUDY GUIDE
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity Trends
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Short Stories
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Travel
  • Science
    • Covid Diary
    • COVID-19
  • Devotionals
    • Daily Manna
    • ESOCS Daily Devotional
    • Open Heaven
    • Rhapsody of Realities
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • World News
    • Opinion
  • Education
    • Lecture Notes
    • STUDY GUIDE
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity Trends
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Short Stories
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Travel
  • Science
    • Covid Diary
    • COVID-19
  • Devotionals
    • Daily Manna
    • ESOCS Daily Devotional
    • Open Heaven
    • Rhapsody of Realities
No Result
View All Result
ELANHUB MEDIA
Home News Politics

Arrest of APC Lawyers: Sobomabo Jackrich Reacts

Stanley Uhegbu by Stanley Uhegbu
April 2, 2023
in Politics
0

Photo Credit: Sobomabo Jackrich Source:. Facebook

0
SHARES
2
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

AMB SOBOMABO JACKRICH CONDEMNS THE ARREST OF OPPOSITION LAWYERS IN RIVERS STATE AND CALLS FOR THE ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL TO BE MOVED TO ABUJA.

In view of the right of political parties to seek redress at the tribunal for acts of illegality in any electoral process, guaranteed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Act, 2022, I strongly condemn the recent arrest of three lawyers who were apprehended while filing an election petition on behalf of their party at the Election Petition Tribunal in Rivers State.

The legal team of the opposition party arrested was exercising their constitutional right to challenge the outcome of the gubernatorial election held in Rivers State, which was marred by gross irregularities and violence.

The unwarranted arrest and harassment of these lawyers by the Nigerian police, acting on behalf of Governor Wike, is a blatant attempt to obstruct the legal process and deny the people of Rivers State their right to justice.

It has become clear to the governors that the only way to allow the illegality of the just-concluded governorship election to stand is to oppress and suppress the opposition from going to the Tribunal to contest the process and the outcome of it, as that would invalidate the election due to the overwhelming evidence of rigging, vote-buying, ballot snatching, overvoting, violence, and intimidation of voters.

It is deeply worrisome that the actions of Gov. Wike and his co-conspirators are undermining the credibility of the tribunal process in Rivers State and making a mockery of democracy.

The intimidating tactics being used against opposition political parties seeking redress at the Election Petition Tribunal are unacceptable, and the Nigerian Police Force in Rivers State must immediately cease allowing itself to be used as a tool for suppressing opposition voices.

In light of the foregoing, I call on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Inspector General of Police, and other relevant authorities to ensure that:

  1. The Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal should be immediately moved from Port Harcourt to Abuja. This move will ensure the impartiality of the tribunal process, guarantee the safety of opposition political parties, and restore confidence in the process.
  2. The Nigerian Police Force in Rivers State must cease and desist from being used by the Governor in any further attempts to intimidate and harass members of opposition political parties in the State.
  3. The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s proceedings should be closely monitored to prevent any attempts to compromise the process.

Let it be made clear that Rivers State is not a conquered territory; therefore, we, the people, will not be cowed or silenced in our quest for justice. No amount of intimidation or harassment will stop us from exploring all available legal options to challenge the fraudulent outcome of the gubernatorial elections in Rivers State.

I urge all relevant authorities to act decisively to protect the democratic rights of the people of Rivers State and ensure that the proceedings of the Rivers State Governorship election tribunal are transparent, impartial, and fair.

I urge Governor Wike to be at ease and allow other political parties and their candidates to contest the dubious outcome of the governorship and state house of assembly elections, if he is confident in the purported victory of his party. However, it appears unlikely that he and the PDP in Rivers State will allow this to happen, as they fear the consequences that they are bound to face in the Election Petition Tribunal for their horrendous high-handedness During the polls.

Despite these intimidations, I can assure the good people of Rivers that victory is guaranteed.

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp

Like this:

Like Loading...
Tags: #ElanhubAmb. Sobomabo JackrichRivers State
Previous Post

Rivers: “I Will Be Glad To Serve if Sim Invites Me” – Joseph Obele

Next Post

ESOCS Devotional 3 April 2023: Staying With The Lord

Stanley Uhegbu

Stanley Uhegbu

Next Post

ESOCS Devotional 3 April 2023: Staying With The Lord

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected test

  • 99 Subscribers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
RSG Donates Transformer, Generator to Radio Rivers, Promises Steady Power Supply

Rivers State Rolls Out Electric Cars to Revolutionize Transportation 

January 25, 2025
PORT HARCOURT GARDEN CITY ON A ROUTE TO MEGACITY, AS GOV FUBARA PLANS TO OPEN UP OTHER CITIES

PORT HARCOURT GARDEN CITY ON A ROUTE TO MEGACITY, AS GOV FUBARA PLANS TO OPEN UP OTHER CITIES

October 12, 2023
Breaking: Mr Ibu Reported Dead

Breaking: Mr Ibu Reported Dead

March 2, 2024

UN Recognizes Rivers State University as International Training Hub

January 29, 2025
How to Write a News Report – Part 1

How to Write a News Report – Part 2

497
Artwork for the Lecture Notes on the Rules of Language

LANGUAGE, MEANING & CULTURE (Part 2)

400
RVSG lauds media organisation for role in good governance

COVID-19: RVSG Charges Media Houses on Public Enlightenment

55
Artwork for So, You Think You're a Film Critic? The Audacity!

SO, YOU THINK YOU’RE A FILM CRITIC? THE AUDACITY!

31
PMAN to Begin Implementation of Performance Levy in Rivers State

PMAN to Begin Implementation of Performance Levy in Rivers State

June 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE: NOTIFICATION OF RIVERS STATE APPLICANTS OF AUTOMATED MEDICAL SCREENING EXERCISE SCHEDULED FOR 26TH -12TH MARCH, 2025.

RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS STATEMENT: Conspiracy/Violent Attack/ Assault Occasioning Harm and Stealing: A Condemnable Act

June 22, 2025
Bouncer Who Was Reportedly Slapped by Davido Speaks

Security Personnel at Ibiza Nightclub Tried To Kill Me – Davido Alleges

June 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE: NDDC Youth Internship Scheme: Disregard False List of Beneficiaries

NDDC Commissions Four Projects in Rivers State

June 22, 2025

Recent News

PMAN to Begin Implementation of Performance Levy in Rivers State

PMAN to Begin Implementation of Performance Levy in Rivers State

June 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE: NOTIFICATION OF RIVERS STATE APPLICANTS OF AUTOMATED MEDICAL SCREENING EXERCISE SCHEDULED FOR 26TH -12TH MARCH, 2025.

RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS STATEMENT: Conspiracy/Violent Attack/ Assault Occasioning Harm and Stealing: A Condemnable Act

June 22, 2025
Bouncer Who Was Reportedly Slapped by Davido Speaks

Security Personnel at Ibiza Nightclub Tried To Kill Me – Davido Alleges

June 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE: NDDC Youth Internship Scheme: Disregard False List of Beneficiaries

NDDC Commissions Four Projects in Rivers State

June 22, 2025
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy (EU)
  • Terms and Conditions
Follow Us on Socials

© 2023 Elanhub - Designed and Developed by Elanhub Media.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • World News
    • Opinion
  • Education
    • Lecture Notes
    • STUDY GUIDE
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity Trends
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Short Stories
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Travel
  • Science
    • Covid Diary
    • COVID-19
  • Devotionals
    • Daily Manna
    • ESOCS Daily Devotional
    • Open Heaven
    • Rhapsody of Realities

© 2023 Elanhub - Designed and Developed by Elanhub Media.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?
%d
    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkNoPrivacy policy