The association called on international embassies, including those in the US, UK and European Union, to impose travel restrictions on the judges involved in the ruling.
Huliwa characterized the ruling as an “unconstitutional coup” that would disrupt Nigeria’s democracy.
Through a statement signed by Comrade Emmanuel Onwibiko, the group argued that the judgment contradicts the long-standing Supreme Court principle that federal authorities cannot withhold statutory allocations to states.
“This judgment violates established legal precedent and puts Rivers State and Governor Siminalai Hubara’s administration at risk of political instability,” it argued.
Huliwa said this was a strategic attempt to weaken the Hubala regime through judicial means.
“Such ‘partisan’ rulings are clearly inconsistent with the principle of judicial impartiality, as the judiciary is supposed to uphold constitutional protections rather than support a particular political agenda,” the association said. ” he said.
Mr. Huriwa has reportedly warned that groups in the region could destroy critical infrastructure, including oil pipelines, in retaliation, threatening civil unrest if funds are withheld from Rivers State. He emphasized that this could occur.
The group stressed that the court’s decision could exacerbate existing tensions and lead to further instability in the region.
“The judgment handed down is like pouring gasoline on the fire of political discord in Rivers State and appears to be a deliberate attempt to destabilize the citizens.
“Judge Abdulmalik’s decision delegitimizes the duly elected government of Governor Hubala and is therefore unconstitutional and akin to a conspiracy to forcibly remove the governor from office without due process.” Mr. Friwa said.
