RIVERS ASSEMBLY SPEAKS ON SUPREME COURT'S DISMISSAL OF GOVERNOR FUBARA'S APPEAL

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, addressed the press following the Supreme Court’s judgement dismissing an appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Addressing the press, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule recalled that the Federal High Court presided by Justice J.K. Omotosho, on January 22, 2024, delivered his judgement which affirmed the legitimacy of the 27 lawmakers, but dissatisfied with the Judgement, Governor Fubara filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal, where the judgement of the lower was upheld.

Rt. Hon. Amaewhule averred that further dissatisfied, Governor Fubara appealed the matter to the Supreme Court, which has now been dismissed by the apex court, bringing the legal battle to an end.

“The Supreme Court has spoken, and the people of Rivers State are elated with this judgement,” the Speaker declared; commending the five-man panel of Justices of the Supreme Court for upholding justice and reaffirming the rule of law.

Rt. Hon. Amaewhule extended his gratitude to leaders of Rivers State who have supported the Assembly throughout this period, singling out the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, for his immense support.

The Speaker condemned the Governor’s refusal to provide the Assembly with its statutory entitlements for nearly a year, adding that the Governor thought they would be starved, but today’s judgment has strengthened their resolve and hope in the judiciary.

Rt. Hon. Amaewhule enthused that Governor Fubara is reputed for consistently disregarded court orders, but warned that all eyes are now on him to see whether he will disobey the Supreme Court’s verdict.

While addressing the issue of vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Amaewhule maintained that one former member had passed away, another had absconded from duty, and three other seats had been declared vacant due to absenteeism; and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct elections to fill these positions.

Speaking further, Rt. Hon. Amaewhule reminded the Governor Fubara of the injunctive orders issued by Justice Omotosho, which barred him from withholding funds meant for the Assembly. “The end to this rascality is very near", Rt. Hon. remarked; emphasizing that the House remains committed to upholding the mandate given to them by the electorate.

Rt. Hon. Amaewhule stressed that Governor Fubara has been spending taxpayers’ money for a year without appropriation, in clear defiance of the Federal High Court and Court of Appeal Judgements. “Today’s judgment confirms that Governor Fubara has been in gross violation of the 1999 Constitution as amended,” Speaker Amaewhule asserted.

Signed

Martins Wachukwu
Special Assistant On Media To The Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly

Monday, 10 February, 2025.

helinues:
So this is how Fubara is going to waste 4 years without achieving something tangible?

tope777:


When you visit Rivers State you will discover that Fubara is the best thing ever happened to that zone.

helinues:


I have never been to Borno state but I know Gov Zulum is working

tope777:


Fubara is not noise maker like Wike.
When you ask question you will get appropriate answer. Not by sitting at the corner of your room and declaring fubara is not working.

I just post one up there.

tope777:


When you visit Rivers State you will discover that Fubara is the best thing ever happened to that zone.

Check part of last year projects, a lot going on this year too.👇

Dbegining:
This guy is just playing on the unintelligence of the Ronu gang. Cause he clearly knows that the matter withdrew by Fubara at the supreme court was ONLY about the 2024 budget passage. Nothing else.

But trust Nigerians not to read the judgement before blabbing.

Xisnin:
It is time to initiate an impeachment proceeding against Fubara for contempt of court
and other illegalities.
No governor has the power to selectively choose who can be a member of a state
house of assembly.

MadamExcellency:
If you are in court seeking reinstatement as an honorable Senator, but the lifespan of the Republic has expired, your case becomes purely academic. You cannot take the seat of the next elected Senator when your term of service is no longer active.

This case is just the same interpretation.

Xisnin:
It is time to initiate an impeachment proceeding against Fubara for contempt of court
and other illegalities.
No governor has the power to selectively choose who can be a member of a state
house of assembly.

obataokenwa:
This guy is not wise at all. No one have won a battle against the executive governor. Even presidency always becomes careful and withdraw in most of the fights. Rivers State can shut down if this guys are sworn in to impeach the governor.

I believe the DSS will advice the presidency better. This 27 friends must be sacrificed to maintain peace in Rivers State while the oil flow unhindered. This case should linger till the end of this term. There's peace in Rivers and a court case shouldn't destroy it.

Leave the LG election alone. Every State did theirs, why provoke choas cos of selfishness of one man.

The whole thing is like saying...there's peace in Rivers State, let's use court case to destabilise the state. Think twice

obataokenwa:
This guy is not wise at all. No one have won a battle against the executive governor. Even presidency always becomes careful and withdraw in most of the fights. Rivers State can shut down if this guys are sworn in to impeach the governor.

I believe the DSS will advice the presidency better. This 27 friends must be sacrificed to maintain peace in Rivers State while the oil flow unhindered. This case should linger till the end of this term. There's peace in Rivers and a court case shouldn't destroy it.

Leave the LG election alone. Every State did theirs, why provoke choas cos of selfishness of one man.

The whole thing is like saying...there's peace in Rivers State, let's use court case to destabilise the state. Think twice

Dbegining:
This guy is just playing on the unintelligence of the Ronu gang. Cause he clearly knows that the matter withdrew by Fubara at the supreme court was ONLY about the 2024 budget passage. Nothing else.

But trust Nigerians not to read the judgement before blabbing.

Guestmale:
President Tinubu is truly a democrat,no governor can try what Fubara and his illegal three house of assembly members are doing in Rivers state during Obasanjo regime but disobeying a supreme court judgement is the height of it all.

Desyno:

You are the one that didn't read the judgement. You're just being sentimental. Don't let anybody deceive. Get a copy of federal high court judgement and appeal court judgement to read. The two judgement were what Fubara appealed against in supreme Court. By withdraw the case, Fubara now accept the judgement of the appeal court. Stop being emotional.

Ebubu2:
Amaewhule the owerri man should go and rest