A suit seeking to disqualify the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Rivers State, Magnus Abe from contesting the 2023 gubernatorial election, has been brought before a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt.
The plaintiff, Ataisi Fah-Ntene, who is a member of SDP, asked the court to direct INEC to disqualify Abe for alleged double nomination.
she also wants the court to disqualify Ngboawaji Augustus as the State House of Assembly candidate for Andoni constituency and restore her ticket as the rightful candidate of the party.
Fah-Ntene claimed to have won the Andoni State constituency primaries of the party.
When the matter came up in court on Tuesday, one of the defendant’s counsels informed the court of the difficulties experienced in effecting service and asked for a short adjourned date to enable him respond and serve the processes.
Presiding Judge, Justice Emmanuel Obile after listening to the lawyers, advised them to ensure an effective exchange of services and adjourned till 12th of January, 2023 for proof of service and definite adoption of all processes.
