NIGER DELTA PROGRESSIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (ND-PYLF)
Head Office: 16 Alexandra Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, FCT.
Tel: 09060993359, 08070500936. Email: ndylf2015@gmail.com
Motto: Unity Is Our Strength

Date: 23^rd April, 2025

His Excellency, Bola Ahmed A. Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the, Armed Forces of the,
Federal Republic of Nigeria,
State House, Abuja,
Nigeria.

Your Excellency,

UPHOLDING THE SUPREMACY AND SANCTITY OF THE 1999 CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AS AMENDED AND THE RULE OF LAW TO ENACT A LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT IN RIVERS STATE THROUGH THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE LAW, AS THE ONLY SOLUTION TO ENDING CRISIS AND ANARCHY IN RIVERS STATE.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Your Excellency, it is with utmost respect that we bring the above outlined matter to Your Excellency’s attention, a case which came to light through public concerns and outcry. After thorough and diligent investigation including consulting experts, we are convinced that when the right steps are taken to address the injustice meted out in this case it will help to resolve the governance challenges in Rivers State. We recommend swift response to address the issues that are outstanding over the pending Motion on Notice to set aside null Ruling of the Supreme Court to further hear and determine the Appeal brought before the Supreme Court to set aside null rulings and judgments of the trial Court and Appeal Court that are nullities and to have them set aside against those who procured them fraudulently in accordance with the law, Siminialayi Fubara and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) having defended the Suit and Appeals with fundamentally defective and incompetent filings which are legally non – existent from the outset. Such incompetent originating summons and filings at the trial and Appellate Courts did not activate the jurisdiction of the Courts. It is true to say that the 1999 Constitution, the rule of law and all other laws extant in Nigeria today are not constructed on lawlessness, illegalities and nullities to make what is wrong right and what is right wrong, it is in the spirit of what is equitable, fair, just and right we request Your Excellency’s kind intervention in this matter to stop it from escalating and increasing an already tensed situation in Rivers State.

Your Excellency we came to the conclusion that you have been made to talk to the wrong persons in Rivers State as far as this case is concerned, legally speaking. A Ruling or Judgment that is a nullity is void, it has no legal effect or consequence, and cannot confer any title or obligation whatsoever. It is the law that a person affected by a Ruling or Judgment has the legal right to apply to have it set aside. The question is, why is the rule of law not enforced in this case instead singled out to perpetuate injustice. The Supreme Court is expected to ensure that the provisions of the 1999 Constitution are applied consistently and in accordance with the intent of the framers, and that the thrust of the Evidence Act 2011 is applied in all cases by all Courts, therefore, rulings and judgments delivered without jurisdiction, procured through fraudulent concealment and collusion must be set aside and cannot be sustained and perpetuated in law, particularly, in this extant case. When Courts go outside the hallmark of the law, they should be challenged for accountability.

Your Excellency Sir, the attention of Niger Delta Progressive Youth Leadership Foundation (ND-PYLF) was drawn to issues of critical concern which has disclosed that the crisis in Rivers State is one that is constructed on illegalities that will continue producing outcomes that are unpalatable following multiple numbers of injustices and abuse of principles of law which are nullities in law. Accordingly, we have conferred with the South South Community, Abuja Forum leadership over this matter of urgent attention and have concluded that except the legal issues pending before the Supreme Court are addressed and Pastor (Barr.) Abie-Atedoghu Bob – Abbey Hart is given appropriate Judgment declaring her the governor of Rivers State, only then will the State have enduring peace.

Your Excellency Sir, the political crisis in Rivers State requires a lasting solution which is not achievable until the Supreme Court hears, determines and sets aside rulings and judgments that are nullities that are sustained and perpetuated contrary to the rule of law and the laws of this Country that null decisions, rulings and judgments are void acts. The Supreme Court in Appeal No. SC/CV/1512/2022 should make the rule of law count and where constitutional and statutory provisions have not be complied with the pronouncement of non – compliance should be made against Siminialayi Fubara and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for peace to reign in Rivers State, we do not see how peace and normalcy will return if we continue to build on illegalities and nullities.

Constitutional integrity entails protecting constitutional process including the appointment and swearing in of public officials like Siminialayi Fubara who wittingly relied on null Court rulings and judgments to be sworn in as governor of Rivers State knowing that the Courts decisions were products of acts of manipulation, maneuvering and circumvention of the law. The legitimacy of the office of governor under Siminialayi Fubara is potentially and legally flawed, it only subsists until set aside in law and no one can step into his shoes.

The rule of law should be obeyed and the Supreme Court called upon to immediately act within the province of the law to set aside the ruling and judgments delivered without jurisdiction and procured and obtained by fraudulent concealment and collusion against Pastor (Barr.) AbieAtedoghu Bob – Abbey Hart in accordance with the law. This is the only solution that will return peace to Rivers State when the blocks of illegalities are removed, and the rule of law is allowed to hold sway.

We have procured the legal processes, rulings and judgments and have engaged with legal professionals and experts and have obtained the legal position and advise needed to write this Petition. We are convinced that only the right legal step will settle all the issues. The position of the law is that the remedy to a manifestly, profound and fundamentally defective ruling or judgment delivered without jurisdiction or procured and obtained fraudulently by concealment or collusion is to have such ruling or judgment set aside against those who procured it. The suppression and refusal to hear and determine the Motion on Notice filed within the time frame allowed in law in the prescribed form and in accordance with the law violates Sections 1 (3), 6 (6) (b), 36 (1), 294 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

Permit us to add Your Excellency that we diligently sourced the Court processes in the matter, had the issues raised evaluated and analyzed and for the avoidance of doubt we have made them public and posted on our website (https://www.pylfoundation.org.ng/). The Judiciary in this case should be challenged for accountability. In accordance with the law her case at the Supreme Court should be expedited and attended to promptly and her rights to security of life and property guaranteed.

Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Attached is the copy of the Motion on Notice.

Accept our warm solidarity.

Signed:
Chief Diplomat, Amb. Adam E.O.O. Marbo Engr. Boma Prosper Jack
National President/CEO Secretary General
(ND-PYLF) (ND-PYLF)
a.k.a: Voice of the Voiceless

Link to Motion on Notice.