Port Harcourt, Rivers State – In a dramatic turn of events, the Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a warrant of arrest for Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC). The decision was reached during an emergency session held earlier today, following allegations of misconduct and failure to comply with legislative summons.
Sources within the Assembly revealed that Justice Enebeli had repeatedly ignored invitations to appear before the House to address critical issues related to the conduct of local government elections and allegations of irregularities in the operations of RISIEC. The lawmakers expressed frustration over his refusal to honour their invitations, prompting them to take decisive action.
The Speaker of the House, Hon. Martin Amaewhule, stated that the warrant was necessary to uphold the integrity of the legislative process and ensure accountability. “The House will not tolerate any form of disregard for its authority. Justice Enebeli’s refusal to appear before us is a clear affront to the rule of law, and we are compelled to take this step to enforce compliance,” he said.
The arrest warrant has been forwarded to the Rivers State Police Command for immediate execution. Justice Enebeli, a retired judge, has yet to publicly respond to the development.
This move has sparked mixed reactions across the state, with some citizens applauding the Assembly for taking a firm stance, while others have raised concerns about the potential politicization of the matter. Political analysts suggest that this could escalate tensions in the state’s already charged political landscape.
More details are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
