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The Rivers State Government has expressed concerns over a bleak future for its people, citing the uncooperative stance of the Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly.
The government claims this is obstructing the full implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the ongoing political crisis in the state.
The statement was made on Monday in Port Harcourt, shortly after the state assembly issued a notice of gross misconduct to Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu.
Addressing the press, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, accused the assembly of deliberately preventing the execution of the court’s ruling.
Johnson stated: “It is now common knowledge that members of the Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly have, by their actions, refused to allow the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir (Dr.) Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, to fully implement the Supreme Court’s judgment on the prolonged political and legal battle that began after the failed attempt to impeach him on October 30, 2023.”
He further emphasized Governor Fubara’s commitment to peace and prioritizing the interests of the people over personal or sectional considerations.
“Since this unjustified onslaught against Governor Fubara began, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to peace and his determination to put the people of Rivers State first,” Johnson said…
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