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If Fubara refuses to abide by the Supreme Court ruling , there is a high possibility that the Senate may assume plenary over the Rivers state legislative branch.

This will open the doors very wide for a possible impeachment by the Senate.

Fubara can not be allowed to continue to act with impunity .

The 27 man faction form the vast majority of the House and all of them were duly elected into the House

Fubara can not decide on his own who he chooses to work with at the State House of Assembly.

If he refuses to ensure that the 27 members are allowed to resume full legislative functions, then it's up to the Senate to take over the proceedings of the House because an executive can not be allowed to wantonly spend state resources without the neccessaey oversight and checks and balances from the legislature.

All it takes is for a Senator to raise the motion at the floor of the Senate to get the Senate to take over the day to day plenary session of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

It's from there , that Fubara's rascality will be made obvious and an impeachment move initiated.

They should impeach him Asap🤨 i hate disloyal people💯

You have a valid point but i don't think the senate have the power to Impeach him.
But what's on ground is that we have contradictory judgement on ground sha but common sense is telling us 27 lawmaker are the majority as against the four lawmaker on fubura side sha

There are provisions in the constitution that allow for the Senate to take over the day to day plenary proceedings of any given state(s).

One of which is when a state of emergency has been declared over a state and marshal law instituted.

Another scenario arises when the majority members of the house can not meet up to their duties owing to an unforeseen tragedy.

Our Senate has never impeached a president, it's a Governor especially when litigation is ongoing?

That's ridiculous. Ask yourself why Amaewhule and co haven't commenced impeachment proceedings, at least just starting.

I have said this before that the person who advised these guys to defect should be ostracised from that group. Fubara & co have no business on who wins or loses but to drag this case until the next cycle of election.

There is another case before the FHC in Port Harcourt which will most likely rule against the "27", the case now re-commences again and before you know it, its 2027.

Governance stops in August 2025, the rest is Primaries and election...

Xammie001:
You have a valid point but i don't think the senate have the power to Impeach him.
But what's on ground is that we have contradictory judgement on ground sha but common sense is telling us 27 lawmaker are the majority as against the four lawmaker on fubura side sha

There's no conflicting judgement.

Theres only conflicting interpretation coming from Fubara's camp

The Supreme court ruling was consistent with that of the High Court that ruled on behalf of the Plaintiff's .

In the course of that trial, Fubara's defense hinged on urging the court to dismiss the suit by claiming the plaintiffs were no longer members of the House of Assembly to which the Judge disagreed and asked Fubara to present evidence that the Legislators had lost their seats automatically owing to defecting to another party. Fubara could not provide proof in court and the judge then went on to entertain the suit by the lawmakers as being more than interested parties. The judge then ruled in favour of the 27 man faction.

The final ruling gave birth to 2 outcomes :.

1. Fubara illegality appropriated and spent Rivers state funds without legislative approval and oversight.

2. That the Plaintiffs remain valid members of the House .

fergie001:
Our Senate has never impeached a president, it's a Governor especially when litigation is ongoing?

That's ridiculous. Ask yourself why Amaewhule andnco haven't commenced impeachment proceedings.

I have said this before that the person who advised these guys to defect should be ostracised from that group. Fubara & CO have no business on who wins or loses but to drag this case until the next cycle of election.

There is another case before the FHC in Port Harcourt which will most likely rule against the "27", the case now re-commences again.

Where is the evidence that they defected ?

Fubara used this lie to get their suit dismissed but the judge dismissed it for lack of evidence.

If Fubara refuses to allow the 27 man faction to resume their seats, there are 2 options available:

1. The 27 man faction will use the supreme court ruling to set up a separate Assembly and begin impeachment proceedings on Fubara.

2. The faction approaches the Senate to take over proceedings of the House and from there carry out investigation into Fubara's govt and seek his impeachment.

The Nigerian Constitution allows the National Assembly (which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives) to take over the legislative functions of a state under certain conditions.

Legal Basis:
Section 11(4) & (5) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended)

Section 11(4): If a state House of Assembly is unable to perform its functions due to a crisis, the National Assembly may make laws for that state.

Section 11(5): Such laws remain in effect until the House of Assembly can resume its functions.

Conditions for Takeover:
The state legislature must be unable to function due to a crisis (such as political instability, security threats, or legislative deadlock).

The National Assembly must determine that it is necessary to intervene.
The National Assembly will then assume the legislative duties of the affected state.

This provision is meant to ensure governance continuity and prevent constitutional crises in cases where a state legislature is paralyzed.

Thanks for this explaination
What i'm refering to is the court Judgement barring any activities of the 27 other

APCHaram:
There's no conflicting judgement.

Theres only conflicting interpretation coming from Fubara's camp

The Supreme court ruling was consistent with that of the High Court that ruled on behalf of the Plaintiff's .

In the course of that trial, Fubara's defense hinged on urging the court to dismiss the suit by claiming the plaintiffs were no longer members of the House of Assembly to which the Judge disagreed and asked Fubara to present evidence that the Legislators had lost their seats automatically owing to defecting to another party. Fubara could not provide proof in court and the judge then went on to entertain the suit by the lawmakers as being more than interested parties. The judge then ruled in favour of the 27 man faction.

The final ruling gave birth to 2 outcomes :.

1. Fubara illegality appropriated and spent Rivers state funds without legislative approval and oversight.

2. That the Plaintiffs remain valid members of the House .

Xammie001:
Thanks for this explaination
What i'm refering to is the court Judgement barring any activities of the 27 other

Well, the Supreme Court Ruling of yesterday has affirmed that the 27 law makers remain valid members of the Rivers state House of Assembly.

If there be any case ongoing, this ruling should put an end to such frivolity.

Acekidc4:
They should impeach him Asap🤨 i hate disloyal people💯

Substantiate your claims nah,like others are doing intelligently..don't just open ya mouth waaaaaaaa...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dey play

fergie001:
Our Senate has never impeached a president, it's a Governor especially when litigation is ongoing?

That's ridiculous. Ask yourself why Amaewhule and co haven't commenced impeachment proceedings, at least just starting.

I have said this before that the person who advised these guys to defect should be ostracised from that group. Fubara & co have no business on who wins or loses but to drag this case until the next cycle of election.

There is another case before the FHC in Port Harcourt which will most likely rule against the "27", the case now re-commences again and before you know it, its 2027.

Governance stops in August 2025, the rest is Primaries and election...

So far, fubara is losing at the court and also tarnishing his image before the judiciary

Bookhub:
Dey play

Dey Jones

Una eyes go clear.

Akpakomiza2:
So far, fubara is losing at the court and also tarnishing his image before the judiciary

I am not from Rivers and I am more bi-partisan when it comes to political issues because all the politicians and political parties are rogues (no exceptions including the Agulu fraudster).

But one thing is clear is that Fubara is a tyrannical despot.


It's either that or he is highly uninformed on how our democracy should operate.

The fact that this faction of Rivers state assembly is the first since 1999 to stand up against the excesses of these thieving governors who see themselves as Tin gods should naturally get real democrats on their side.

Fubara is your typical megalomaniac Nigerian Governor who sees himself as an Emperor.

How can 27 members be against you . Haba! Something is truly wrong somewhere .

Democracy is all about dialogue and negotiation and Fubara has shown he isn't cut out for such and that he mistakes his position as an elected executive to be equal to that of a supreme emperor.

He is mad as the idiotic Anarcho-Marxist obidient mob that foolishly supporting him.

EoD
But the political class in Nigeria need to understand that Following the Law should be held at a High esteem and not been Biased at all.

APCHaram:
Well, the Supreme Court Ruling of yesterday has affirmed that the 27 law makers remain valid members of the Rivers state House of Assembly.

If there be any case ongoing, this ruling should put an end to such frivolity.

APCHaram:
Where is the evidence that they defected ?

Fubara used this lie to get their suit dismissed but the judge dismissed it for lack of evidence.

If Fubara refuses to allow the 27 man faction to resume their seats, there are 2 options available:

1. The 27 man faction will use the supreme court ruling to set up a separate Assembly and begin impeachment proceedings on Fubara.

2. The faction approaches the Senate to take over proceedings of the House and from there carry out investigation into Fubara's govt and seek his impeachment.

All these Agbadorians sef.
Why not leave Oshogbo, come down to Rivers State and impeach Gov. Fubara by yourself?

I used to ask why you id1ots are interested in Rivers State matters until I figured it out.

Rivers State being a powerful state financially and politically as an opposition is a BIG threat to Amuda aka Bulaba's 2027 re-election and Mark my words, Rivers State as usual, will pull out the weight, form an alliance with other APC aggrieved members to sink APC in 2027.
Rivers State has always been a political workhorse since 1999 & has sponsored & influenced all presidential elections till date.

Rivers influenced 2015 election , 2023 elections and will still influence 2027 elections .

You Agbadorians should go and eat shit and die.

Acekidc4:
They should impeach him Asap🤨 i hate disloyal people💯

who do u lyk dix ?



y are u so childish

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APCHaram:
If Fubara refuses to abide by the Supreme Court ruling , there is a high possibility that the Senate may assume plenary over the Rivers state legislative branch.

This will open the doors very wide for a possible impeachment by the Senate.

Fubara can not be allowed to continue to act with impunity .

The 27 man faction form the vast majority of the House and all of them were duly elected into the House

Fubara can not decide on his own who he chooses to work with at the State House of Assembly.

If he refuses to ensure that the 27 members are allowed to resume full legislative functions, then it's up to the Senate to take over the proceedings of the House because an executive can not be allowed to wantonly spend state resources without the neccessaey oversight and checks and balances from the legislature.

All it takes is for a Senator to raise the motion at the floor of the Senate to get the Senate to take over the day to day plenary session of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

It's from there , that Fubara's rascality will be made obvious and an impeachment move initiated.

if you are a senator, move impeachment notice against him. Idiat

kingbee90:
All these Agbadorians sef.
Why not leave Oshogbo, come down to Rivers State and impeach Gov. Fubara by yourself?

I used to ask why you id1ots are interested in Rivers State matters until I figured it out.

Rivers State being a powerful state financially and politically as an opposition is a BIG threat to Amuda aka Bulaba's 2027 re-election and Mark my words, Rivers State as usual, will pull out the weight, form an alliance with other APC aggrieved members to sink APC in 2027.
Rivers State has always been a political workhorse since 1999 & has sponsored & influenced all presidential elections till date.

Rivers influenced 2015 election , 2023 elections and will still influence 2027 elections .

You Agbadorians should go and eat shit and die.

Says the finger gnawing cannibal from the land of cannibals.

Are you from Rivers ?

APCHaram:
If Fubara refuses to abide by the Supreme Court ruling , there is a high possibility that the Senate may assume plenary over the Rivers state legislative branch.

This will open the doors very wide for a possible impeachment by the Senate.

Fubara can not be allowed to continue to act with impunity .

The 27 man faction form the vast majority of the House and all of them were duly elected into the House

Fubara can not decide on his own who he chooses to work with at the State House of Assembly.

If he refuses to ensure that the 27 members are allowed to resume full legislative functions, then it's up to the Senate to take over the proceedings of the House because an executive can not be allowed to wantonly spend state resources without the neccessaey oversight and checks and balances from the legislature.

All it takes is for a Senator to raise the motion at the floor of the Senate to get the Senate to take over the day to day plenary session of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

It's from there , that Fubara's rascality will be made obvious and an impeachment move initiated.

Not possible, tinubu dare not take that risk

Gotocourt:
Not possible, tinubu dare not take that risk

So Fubara should continue running Rivers like his personal fiefdom?

This isn't even an executive issue. The National Assembly that is saddled to protect and uphold the constitution will step in .

Fubara should not be allowed to run Rivers state as his personal empire.

Akpakomiza2:
So far, fubara is losing at the court and also tarnishing his image before the judiciary

Tarnishing his image more than Wike or Akpabio or GYB?

Sit on that seat first, then you will know the powers inherent in that. Go and do that with Tinubu nah

You think Fubara will still be Governor if he hadn't fought the way he has done, rightly or wrongly?

In politics, there is no forgiveness.
Who did not beg Tinubu on behalf of Ambode, including the President and leader of the Party and Tinubu said NO.

Once Fubara derailed, there is no forgiveness or turning back, so it's either to fight or to fight.

APCHaram:
Where is the evidence that they defected ?

1. They announced their defections on the floor of the RSHA.
https://www.nairaland.com/7937294/rivers-assembly-all-27-pro-wike#127424407

https://www.nairaland.com/7943931/rivers-crisis-met-constitutional-requirements#127531975

2. They swore to an affidavit on December 2023 that they have defected to the APC as a result of the internal divisions in the PDP.
An affidavit is a written statement or affirmation on oath before the Court.[
It is a written testimony or evidence in Court which lying on oath is perjury. (See Section 118 of the Criminal Code)

https://www.nairaland.com/8149356/rivers-assembly-crisis-affidavit-sworn#130877767

4. They tried to secretly withdraw that affidavit after realizing their folly;
https://www.nairaland.com/8254171/pro-wike-rivers-lawmakers-secretly-withdraw#132667420

Fubara used this lie to get their suit dismissed but the judge dismissed it for lack of evidence.

The suit of defection has never been decided or tested before any Court since this saga.
Justice Donatus Okorowo (now in the Appeal Court) granted an ex-parte injunction on the suit but no judgement until today. Ex-partes always have a finite period.
The defection case as we speak is before a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt.

If Fubara refuses to allow the 27 man faction to resume their seats, there are 2 options available:

1. The 27 man faction will use the supreme court ruling to set up a separate Assembly and begin impeachment proceedings on Fubara.

This is the issue.
What is the Supreme Court ruling on re-presentation of the 2024 budget?
None because there was neither any ruling nor judgement.
This was what the appellant wanted so that the Supreme Court does not make a pronouncement and the matter will continue to delay.
The Supreme Court on the request of the appellant, simply struck out the appeal.
Now, what did the Appeal Court say?
Amaewhule should receive the 2024 not 2025 budget.
The Court cannot overreach itself, it circumscribes itself to the matter before it.

Let me ask you, what do you think has held them back from going forward with the impeachment?
They know better.

2. The faction approaches the Senate to take over proceedings of the House and from there carry out investigation into Fubara's govt and seek his impeachment.

Let me tell you, it is easier for Tinubu to order a State of Emergency than for this Senate to take over.
This is Rivers, not Ekiti and the Governor is been advised the reason why he has continuously refrained from violence (at least based on what he says, I don't know what he does inside).

Assembly members didn't do their jobs for four years curtsy Obaseki, what did the Senate do?

NB: Everything under Amaewhule was going well until the defection....
I will reference you to a decision by the full bench of the Supreme Court in Abegunde v Ondo House of Assembly in 2015.

A full bench of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is 7, any decision made by the full bench can only be upturned by another full bench of that Court.

Abegunde was a HoR member representing Akure N/S, he had issues and factions with then Gov Mimiko and he defected. Hear the Supreme Court:-

The Supreme Court said, you lose your seats immediately.

The CFRN says Shall i.e. mandatory

APCHaram:
If Fubara refuses to abide by the Supreme Court ruling , there is a high possibility that the Senate may assume plenary over the Rivers state legislative branch.

This will open the doors very wide for a possible impeachment by the Senate.

Fubara can not be allowed to continue to act with impunity .

The 27 man faction form the vast majority of the House and all of them were duly elected into the House

Fubara can not decide on his own who he chooses to work with at the State House of Assembly.

If he refuses to ensure that the 27 members are allowed to resume full legislative functions, then it's up to the Senate to take over the proceedings of the House because an executive can not be allowed to wantonly spend state resources without the neccessaey oversight and checks and balances from the legislature.

All it takes is for a Senator to raise the motion at the floor of the Senate to get the Senate to take over the day to day plenary session of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

It's from there , that Fubara's rascality will be made obvious and an impeachment move initiated.

keep wailing in the next 8 years of fubara government. Fubara can never be impeached here. He has come to stay in the next 6 years

fergie001:
Tarnishing his image more than Wike or Akpabio or GYB?

Sit on that seat first, then you will know the powers inherent in that. Go and do that with Tinubu nah

You think Fubara will still be Governor if he hadn't fought the way he has done, rightly or wrongly?

In politics, there is no forgiveness.
Who did not beg Tinubu on behalf of Ambode, including the President and leader of the Party and Tinubu said NO.

Once Fubara derailed, there is no forgiveness or turning back, so it's either to fight or to fight.

you even have the strength to reply the ignorant guy. Fubara will fight and win, besides he has been winning the war well and fine.

Bullsheet

APCHaram:
If Fubara refuses to abide by the Supreme Court ruling , there is a high possibility that the Senate may assume plenary over the Rivers state legislative branch.

This will open the doors very wide for a possible impeachment by the Senate.

Fubara can not be allowed to continue to act with impunity .

The 27 man faction form the vast majority of the House and all of them were duly elected into the House

Fubara can not decide on his own who he chooses to work with at the State House of Assembly.

If he refuses to ensure that the 27 members are allowed to resume full legislative functions, then it's up to the Senate to take over the proceedings of the House because an executive can not be allowed to wantonly spend state resources without the neccessaey oversight and checks and balances from the legislature.

All it takes is for a Senator to raise the motion at the floor of the Senate to get the Senate to take over the day to day plenary session of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

It's from there , that Fubara's rascality will be made obvious and an impeachment move initiated.

Wetin concern senate wit state affair?

Thunda faya yuu

APCHaram:
There are provisions in the constitution that allow for the Senate to take over the day to day plenary proceedings of any given state(s).

One of which is when a state of emergency has been declared over a state and marshal law instituted.

Another scenario arises when the majority members of the house can not meet up to their duties owing to an unforeseen tragedy.

There isn't any of those in play.

NIGERIANS like fighting very wrong battles, that is why they keep losing.
The men who destroyed NIGERIA within 10 years the Rubber stamp Senate could not impeached anyone of them is Fubara that they want to show their muscles.
See how Buhari and Tinubu destroyed NIGERIA within 10 years.
Buhari is in Daura watching over his cows while your Tinubu is always running to France to beg for money.
Yet no one is talking about impeachment.