Damian Okoro, the legal representative for Governor Siminalaye Fubara, has refrained from initiating the withdrawal of a lawsuit aimed at preventing the Rivers State House of Assembly from impeaching his client.
The case, identified by suit number IHC/230/2023 and involving Fubara versus the Assembly, took center stage at the Isiokpo Division of the Rivers State High Court, presided over by Justice Ben Whyte, on Wednesday.
During the proceedings, Ferdinand Orbih, the counsel for the Assembly, expressed his expectation for the plaintiff to withdraw the case in line with the apparent resolution of the matter as reported in the media.
In response, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Damian Okoro, clarified that his client had not instructed him to withdraw the case.
“I have not been briefed by my client to withdraw the case, and therefore, I am unable to take such action based on information circulating in the media,” emphasized Okoro.
After considering the arguments from both legal representatives, Justice Ben Whyte, the presiding judge, decided to adjourn the hearing to January 31, 2024. This adjournment grants Okoro the opportunity to consult with his client and potentially report any progress regarding a settlement, if applicable.
