By Henry Ojelu
Some senior lawyers have reacted to the order of a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, stopping Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State from participating in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primaries.
Why Port Harcourt?—Olisa Agbakoba(SAN)
I wondered why the action should be in Port Harcourt, as the most natural forum is certainly Benin City in Edo State.
I cannot speculate as to why the action was brought in Port Harcourt, unless the claimant believes there is an advantage. But I must assume the integrity of the presiding Port Harcourt judge will ensure fairness.
Recklessness —Solo Akuma(SAN)
It is clear forum shopping. Besides, the order is, with respect, reckless.
Courts lack jurisdiction in premature and political questions —Sebastine Hon(SAN)
For me, the paramount issue is that of jurisdiction. The Supreme Court has, in some past decisions, nullified orders of Federal High Courts, which were secured outside the states…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
