In a session at the High Court of Rivers State, Isiokpo, today on December 20, 2023, in Suit No. IHC/230/2023 involving Siminalayi Joseph Fubara v. Rivers State House of Assembly & Ors, Chief Ferdinand Orbih, SAN, representing Rivers State House of Assembly, informed Hon. Justice O. Ben-Whyte of the decision to withdraw the case due to recent developments arising from an agreement between the parties.
However, D. O. Okoro, SAN, counsel to the Claimant, Sir Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, conveyed to the court that he lacked the instructions from his client to withdraw the matter. In response, the court directed the Claimant’s Counsel to confer with his client regarding the unfolding situation presented by the Defence Counsel.
The proceedings concluded with the case being adjourned to the 31st day of January, 2024, for the Report of Settlement, indicating a potential resolution or further clarification on the matter in the upcoming session.
Details shortly…