A Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa has issued an interim injunction restraining associates of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike from holding a planned solidarity rally in the state.
The court order, granted by Hon. Justice I.A. Uzakah in Suit No. BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025, states:
“An order of the interim injunction is hereby made or granted restraining the 1st and 2nd Defendants, whether by themselves, their agents, associates, privies, representatives (or any person whatsoever acting at their behest), from conducting, convening, coordinating, engaging in, organizing, participating in, holding, hosting, or facilitating any political assembly, rally meeting, or gathering within Bayelsa State, for the purpose of solidarity, hosting, and celebrating the 2nd Defendant in Bayelsa State, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice for Interlocutory Injunction.”
The case was filed by Bayelsa State Attorney General Biriyai Dambo (SAN) seeking to stop the pro-Wike rally scheduled for April 12 in Yenagoa. Justice Uzakah adjourned the matter to April 11 for hearing of the substantive motion.
This legal action comes amid rising political tensions in the state, with the court effectively freezing all preparations for the controversial rally until the next hearing date. Security sources indicate police will enforce the court order should any attempts be made to proceed with the event.
