NJC sets up panel to investigate conflicting court decisions on Rivers political crisis

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NJC sets up panel to investigate conflicting court decisions on Rivers political crisis
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Conflicting court rulings are a recurring issue that significantly undermine public confidence in Nigeria’s judiciary.

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While the Federal High Court invalidated the election procedures and barred federal institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies, from supporting the election, the Rivers State High Court instructed the state’s independent electoral commission to proceed with the election.

In a departure from the typical long wait for the decisions of such investigative bodies, it was learnt that this panel is expected to conduct its hearings swiftly and announce its findings by the end of the week.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.

The political crisis escalated into violence in June when a police officer was killed during a clash between rival factions loyal to Messrs Fubara and Wike in Omuma Local Government Area.

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