Court dismisses suit seeking to disqualify Rivers PDP guber candidate

Fubara, the anointed candidate of Nyesom Wike, the incumbent governor of the state, had resigned as Rivers state account-general to enable him pursue his governorship bid.

Felix Obua, another aspirant, got two votes, while David Brigs secured four votes, and West Morgan had four. Tammy Danagogo polled 36 and George Kelly had 37 votes.

Unhappy with the outcome, West had challenged Fubara’s candidacy, alleging he was not a member of the party and did not have a valid PDP membership card, among other issues.

Delivering judgment on Friday, Adamu Mohammed, the presiding judge, dismissed the suit.

The judge held that the suit is incompetent and that the court lacks the jurisdiction to hear it.