Rivers assembly: There's a plot to obtain illegal court orders to stop legislative proceedings The Rivers state house of assembly has alleged that there are “secret plots” to procure court orders illegally to restrain the legislature from carrying out its constitutional responsibilities. In a statement on Sunday signed by Enemi George, chairman of the house committee on information, petitions and complaints, the assembly said it had received intelligence suggesting that “certain persons” are scheming to obtain such orders from some of the high courts within the state but outside the Port Harcourt judicial division. The assembly said those behind the alleged moves were fully aware of constitutional provisions governing legislative proceedings and the jurisdiction of courts in such matters. thecable.ng/rivers-assembl…

Rivers assembly: There's a plot to obtain illegal court orders to stop legislative proceedings The Rivers state house of assembly has alleged that there are “secret plots” to procure court orders illegally to restrain the legislature from carrying out its constitutional responsibilities. In a statement on Sunday signed by Enemi George, chairman of the house committee on information, petitions and complaints, the assembly said it had received intelligence suggesting that “certain persons” are scheming to obtain such orders from some of the high courts within the state but outside the Port Harcourt judicial division. The assembly said those behind the alleged moves were fully aware of constitutional provisions governing legislative proceedings and the jurisdiction of courts in such matters. thecable.ng/rivers-assembl…