Nigeria: Court Stops Gov Alia From Enforcing Executive Order On Public Gatherings

Nigeria: Court Stops Gov Alia From Enforcing Executive Order On Public Gatherings

A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi has nullified an executive order issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring it unconstitutional, illegal and an abuse of executive powers.

Court Nullifies Governor Alia’s Executive Order In Benue

MAKURDI — A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi has struck down the controversial Executive Order issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia in February 2024, declaring it unconstitutional and a violation of the fundamental rights of citizens. In a landmark judgment delivered on Monday, February 2, 2026, Justice Theresa Igoche ruled that the Governor’s directive—which […] The post Court Nullifies Governor Alia’s Executive Order In Benue appeared fir…

Court bars Gov Alia from enforcing public gathering restrictions in Benue

A High Court in Makurdi, Benue State, has struck down an executive order issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia, ruling it unconstitutional, illegal, and an overreach of executive authority. Justice Theresa Igoche delivered the judgment, siding with Chief Bemgba Iortyom, a former State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Adebayo Ogorry of the […] The post Court bars Gov Alia from enforcing public gathering restrictions in Be…