Tensions Soar In Rivers! Wike Allies Declare ‘Rascality Will End Soon’ Following Supreme Court Verdict

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, declared that Monday’s Supreme Court ruling signals the beginning of the end for what he termed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s ‘rascality.’....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, declared that Monday’s Supreme Court ruling signals the beginning of the end for what he termed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s ‘rascality.’

In response to the court’s dismissal of the Governor’s appeal, Amaewhule, through a statement from his Special Assistant on Media, Martins Wachukwu, outlined the legal journey leading to the Supreme Court’s decision.

Amaewhule recounted that on January 22, 2024, Justice J.K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court affirmed the legitimacy of 27 lawmakers. Dissatisfied with this ruling, Fubara appealed to the Court of Appeal, which upheld the lower court’s decision. The Governor then took the matter to the Supreme Court, which ultimately dismissed his appeal, bringing the legal dispute to an end.

“The Supreme Court has spoken, and the people of Rivers State are thrilled with this verdict,” Amaewhule stated, praising the five-member panel of Supreme Court Justices for upholding justice and reinforcing the rule of law.

Amaewhule expressed gratitude to Rivers State leaders, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for their unwavering support during the legal proceedings. He criticized Governor Fubara for allegedly withholding the Assembly’s statutory entitlements for nearly a year in an effort to deprive them of resources.

The Speaker asserted that the ruling has restored their faith in the judiciary, accusing Fubara of repeatedly ignoring court orders. He also warned that the Governor’s compliance with the Supreme Court’s decision would be closely monitored.

Regarding vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Amaewhule explained that one seat became vacant due to the death of a member, another due to abandonment of duties, and three more due to absenteeism. He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize elections to fill these vacancies.

Amaewhule also reminded Fubara of the injunctive orders issued by Justice Omotosho, which prohibited the Governor from withholding funds allocated to the Assembly.