Court stops Imo govt, police from disrupting Rep’s rallies, removing billboards

A Nigerian federal court has intervened, ordering the Imo State government and police to cease disrupting the rallies and removing billboards belonging to a federal lawmaker. The court's decision provides a temporary reprieve for the lawmaker, who had taken legal action following directives from the state government.

The dispute arose after the Imo State Government issued a letter on June 15, limiting the federal lawmaker to a maximum of six billboards within his Ideato North and South Federal Constituency. This directive was issued in anticipation of the upcoming 2027 general election, suggesting a move to control campaign visibility.

The lawmaker responded by filing a lawsuit, challenging the state's authority to impose such restrictions. The court's interim order effectively stops the state government and police from enforcing the directive and interfering with the lawmaker's political activities, including his rallies and the display of his billboards, pending further legal proceedings.