Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- A Rivers State High Court in Oyigbo Local Government Area has halted proceedings in the impeachment suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, effectively shifting the battleground to the Court of Appeal.

Justice Florence Fiberesima on Friday adjourned the matter indefinitely after parties informed the court that two separate appeals had been entered in respect of the case, Channels TV reported.

The judge held that the appellate court must first determine the issues before taking further steps.

The suit challenges the impeachment process initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly, following the service of impeachment notices on the governor and his deputy.

At the resumed hearing, couns...