Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed his disappointment after being denied entry to the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters on Wednesday.
Speaking at the commissioning of health facilities in Khana Local Government Area shortly after the incident, Fubara stated that he had informed Speaker Martins Amaewhule about his visit in advance.
The governor had planned to re-present the 2025 budget, as directed by the Assembly, following the Supreme Court ruling on February 28, 2025.
“I still believe, maybe, they might be instructed later. If they are instructed, I’m still ready to come any day to get this particular issue sorted out,” Fubara stated.
He added, “At times, you need to lose to win. We have not lost; at the end of the day, God will give us His own victory.”
On Wednesday, security personnel prevented Governor Siminalayi Fubara from entering the Assembly complex to present the budget. This incident comes after a Supreme Court ruling that issued key decisions regarding the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
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In a unanimous verdict, a five-member panel led by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye dismissed Fubara’s appeal challenging the legitimacy of the Assembly under Speaker Martins Amaewhule. The court directed the Speaker and lawmakers to resume sitting immediately.
Furthermore, the Supreme Court barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other financial institutions from releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until it complies with court orders. The court also nullified the local government elections held in the state on October 5, 2024.
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