Secondus vs Lai Mohammed: Court fixes July 30 for hearingc

Hearing is yet to begin in the fundamental rights suit instituted by
the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus
against the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.


The matter is before the Chief Judge of Rivers state, Justice Adama
Iyayi-Lamikanra.

The matter, which was slated for hearing could not continue because of
fresh processes filed by counsel to Lai Mohammed challenging the
jurisdiction of the court.


A lawyer from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation,
Damian Agbe filed the processes on behalf of the Minister of
Information.

The matter was adjourned to July 30 for hearing.

The National Chairman of PDP, Uche Secondus is requesting for 1.5
billion naira in a fundamental rights suit against Lai Mohammed over
alleged defamation of his character.