Rivers 2027: Court dismisses suit against NDC, clears way for Lulu-Briggs

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

PoliticsCrime & Law

Rivers 2027: Court dismisses suit against NDC, clears way for Lulu-Briggs

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has struck out a suit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections. The ruling clears the way for Lulu-Briggs's candidacy. The suit was filed by political opponents. The court found the plaintiffs' arguments to be without merit.

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