The Court of Appeal in Abuja don make a big decision on Thursday, affirming Martin Amaewhule as the recognised Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This judgment dey come after plenty controversy surrounding who be the legitimate Speaker of the house.
The court also void the 2024 budget of Rivers State that was passed by a group of four lawmakers. According to the judgment, the presentation and passage of the budget by these four lawmakers be unlawful and therefore, the court set it aside.
This development mean say Governor Siminalaye Fubara must re-present the budget to the legally constituted House of Assembly under the leadership of Amaewhule. The ruling dey seen as a significant blow to Governor Fubara’s administration, especially as it relates to the financial planning and management of the state.
The Appeal Court’s decision align with the earlier ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which also declared the budget void. This consistent judicial stance dey emphasize the importance of following due process and the rule of law in governance.
