Rivers Assembly Suspends Sessions Without End – Spokesperson Breaks Silence On The Controversy

This development comes just days before Governor Siminalayi Fubara was set to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill on March 19, 2025. However, in an interview with Daily Post, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Hon. Enemi George, addressed the situation, dispelling rumors of a deliberate shutdown and providing clarity on the reasoning behind the adjournment.

George, who is also the Chairman of the Rivers State House of Assembly Committee on Information, explained that the term “sine die” used for the adjournment does not indicate an indefinite halt to legislative work. He explained, “When we adjourn, we typically set a new date for the next sitting. But in cases where there is uncertainty, such as issues with facilities or other unforeseen events, we use ‘sine die’ to indicate that we are not certain of the return date.”

He further clarified, “It simply means we’re unsure of the exact date. We might resume tomorrow, next week, or whenever we resolve the issue at hand. It does not mean a complete shutdown, as some are suggesting.”

The conflict between Governor Fubara and the Assembly has been escalating since the Supreme Court reinstated lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The standoff between the 27 legislators, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and the governor has resulted in heated disputes, contributing to growing political uncertainty in the state.