BREAKING: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Rivers State Assembly Crisis
The Supreme Court has commenced hearing an appeal concerning the ongoing political turmoil in the Rivers State House...
Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Rivers State Assembly Crisis
The Supreme Court has commenced hearing an appeal concerning the ongoing political turmoil in the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The appeal, filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his ally, Oko-Jumbo, challenges a judgment that upheld the speakership of Martin Amaewhule and invalidated the state budget passage led by Governor Fubara.
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The legal dispute stems from a contentious series of events that have thrown the Rivers State Assembly into disarray. The lower court had ruled in favor of Amaewhule, recognizing his position as Speaker, while rejecting the authority of Edison Ehie and three others who had acted as members of the Assembly during a controversial budget passage process. Governor Fubara’s administration is seeking to overturn that decision.
The case has captured widespread attention due to its implications for governance in Rivers State.
Central to the dispute is the legitimacy of legislative actions taken under contested leadership and the resulting impact on the state’s financial and political stability.
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As the Supreme Court begins hearing the arguments, political observers and stakeholders across the country are closely monitoring the proceedings.
The ruling will not only determine the future leadership of the Rivers State Assembly but could also set a significant precedent for resolving similar disputes in other state legislatures.
Further hearings are expected in the coming days as the apex court deliberates on the appeal.
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