Oil Wells: Imo AG, Accuses Wike Of Prior Knowledge Of Supreme Court Judgement

The Imo State government has reacted to the judgement of the Supreme Court on the disputed oil wells with Rivers State, urging citizens of the state to remain calm.

The State Attorney General, Barr C.O.C Akaolisa, told The Nation in Owerri on Saturday that he was surprised at the statement by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, claiming victory and embarking on celebration even before the judgement.

He said the action of the governor suggested that he might have had a pre-knowledge of the judgement hence the celebration.

“Up till now, we have not received a copy of the judgement and do not know the areas that the judgment favours them and the area we are favoured,” he said.

The Supreme Court on Friday, had resolved the ownership dispute in 17 oil wells in favour of the Rivers State government.

In a judgement prepared by Justice Ellen Ogunwumiju but delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court dismissed the counter claim ownership put forward by the Imo State government.

According to Justice Agim, reliefs One, Three, Four, Five, and Six sought by the Rivers State government were granted by the court.

The court, however, refused to grant reliefs Two, Seven, and 10.

Akaolisa noted that the Counsel to the Government, Chief Olusola Oke, informed him that the Supreme Court granted a part of the claim of Rivers State while it refused another part.

He said since both parts had not been made known to the government, it is premature to speculate on the outcome of the judgement.

He urged Imo people to remain calm and law abiding until the government is apprised of the true state of the judgement.