Rivers’s court BARS Police, DSS arrested the Chief of Staff of the Governor, Edison Ehie

The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an order to depend on the Nigerian police and the State Service Department (DSS), prevent them from arresting or calling Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the Defeated Rivers State Governor.

The decision, submitted by IGWE IPC judge on Thursday, followed the lawsuit filed by Ehie in response to the accusations addressed to him by Dr. George Nwake, former Head of Rivers State Services. The claims are related to the burning attack in the Holy State Assembly Room, which occurred on October 29, 2023.

In this case, No Suit No: PHC/1113/CS/2025, Ehie sought protection from alleged harassment and the threat of arrest related to the statement reported by Dr. Nwake on March 27, 2025.

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Judge Igwe gave a temporary order that arrested the Inspector General of the Police, Commissioner of the State Police Rivers, the Nigerian Police, the Police Service Commission, the Director General of DSS, and other security agents from calling, holding or intimidating Ehie.

The judge stressed the need to maintain the plaintiff’s rights while waiting for a formal trial, which states:

“A temporary order hereby is issued to arrest the defendants … From further inviting, demanding the appearance of the prosecutor … or harassing, intimidating, capturing, or holding prosecutors in connection with the alleged burning … Waiting for a trial on a motion for notification for court orders.”

In an effort to ensure transparency and legal proceedings, the court also gave permission for legal documents to be served in relevant security institutions, some of which are headquartered in Abuja, through courier services. This includes the Inspector General of the Police and the Director General of DSS, among others.

The decision of the IGWE judge is possible for substituted services through the Red Star Express Courier and the mandate of the shipping evidence is submitted in court as evidence. This step ensures that all parties involved in receiving court directions and have the opportunity to respond properly.

In addition, the court directed both parties to maintain the current situation, the status quo ante litem, on March 30, 2025, while the problem remained under the judicial consideration.

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