An Abuja court will hear a major case on July 9, 2025. Former Rivers State lawmaker Farah Dagogo wants to challenge President Bso Tinubu's actions against the state government. Justice James Omotosho agreed to delay the hearing after defense lawyers asked for more time. The lawyers said they needed extra days to prepare their responses properly.
Dagogo originally filed his case at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. The Attorney-General told court officials to move it to Abuja instead. The case focuses on whether Tinubu can legally remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office. Dagogo also questions the suspension of Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Nma Odu and state assembly members.
The former congressman argues that emergency rule violates Nigeria's constitution. He believes presidents cannot simply kick out elected officials and put their appointees in charge. Dagogo thinks voters should decide who runs their state government. His legal team says democracy means people choose their leaders through elections, not presidential orders.
Dagogo originally filed his case at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. The Attorney-General told court officials to move it to Abuja instead. The case focuses on whether Tinubu can legally remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office. Dagogo also questions the suspension of Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Nma Odu and state assembly members.
The former congressman argues that emergency rule violates Nigeria's constitution. He believes presidents cannot simply kick out elected officials and put their appointees in charge. Dagogo thinks voters should decide who runs their state government. His legal team says democracy means people choose their leaders through elections, not presidential orders.
