- A 2006 Supreme Court ruling prevents Fubara from legally challenging his suspension at the Supreme Court, as suspended governors lack the standing to sue on behalf of their states
- While Fubara cannot file a case in his personal capacity, PDP governors are challenging the suspension at the Supreme Court
- His only legal alternative is the Federal High Court, but experts warn that delays and objections could make a resolution unlikely before his six-month suspension ends
4 Strong Reasons Fubara Is Legally Barred From Taking His Suspension Case To the Supreme CourtSource: Twitter1. Lack of Locus StandiThe 1st and 2nd plaintiffs did not authorise this suit, and no instruction was given for filing same at the time it was filed. The suit having been filed without authorisation deserves one thing onlyto be struck out.2. Inability to sue in personal capacity3. PDP Governors, Not Fubara, Are Challenging the Suspension4. Federal High Court Is an Alternative, But Resolution May Be Slow4 Strong Reasons Fubara Is Legally Barred From Taking His Suspension Case To the Supreme CourtSource: FacebookCourt asked to sack Rivers sole administrator Ibas
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