The scheduled hearing regarding an application aimed at suspending the arrest warrant issued against Rivers State Governor’s Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, and five others allegedly involved in the conflagration of the state’s House of Assembly and attempted homicide has been postponed to March 4th. This decision was made by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, citing distinct motions filed by legal representatives Mr. Femi Falana and Mr. Oluwole Aladedoye, advocating for Mr. Ehie and his co-defendants, urging the court to invalidate the arrest warrant and restrain law enforcement from executing the order until the case is adjudicated.
During the proceedings, counsel representing the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Simon Lough, apprised the court that the six defendants, including Mr. Ehie, were evading capture and needed to be apprehended to face charges relating to purported terrorism, attempted homicide, and the killing of Superintendent of Police, SP Bako Agbashim, and five police informants. Mr. Falana contested the IGP’s assertions, contending that no criminal charges or motions were filed before the issuance of the arrest warrant against his client.
Previously, the court had sanctioned an arrest warrant against Mr. Ehie and his associates for their purported involvement in the arson attack at the state’s House of Assembly and the alleged attempted homicide. Nonetheless, the adjournment of the hearing underscores the intricacies surrounding the case and the legal strategies employed by both sides to safeguard their interests and ensure equitable judicial proceedings. Additionally, the adjournment affords the court an opportunity to meticulously deliberate on the arguments advanced by the defense and prosecution before rendering a definitive verdict on the matter. As the legal proceedings progress, it underscores the paramount importance of due process and the rule of law in adjudicating disputes and upholding justice within the legal framework of the nation.
