The Rivers State Government has raised concerns about an uncertain future for its people, blaming the political deadlock caused by the state’s House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule. Officials claim the lawmakers are obstructing the full implementation of a Supreme Court judgment related to the ongoing political crisis in the state.
The government’s position was made public on Monday, just hours after the Assembly issued a notice of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu.
Speaking to reporters in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, accused the Assembly of deliberately preventing the governor from carrying out the Supreme Court’s ruling.
“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,” Johnson stated.
Despite the ongoing political tension, Johnson assured the public that Governor Fubara remains committed to peace and prioritizing the interests of the people over political conflicts.
“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,” the commissioner said.
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Johnson also referenced the Supreme Court’s ruling on key issues, including the withholding of the state’s federal revenue allocation, the annulment of the October 5, 2024, local government elections, and the directive to re-present the 2025 budget to the Amaewhule-led Assembly.
The commissioner acknowledged that some aspects of the Supreme Court’s February 28, 2025, ruling were not in the governor’s favor but emphasized Fubara’s willingness to comply with the decision.
“Despite the unfavorable aspects of the Supreme Court’s judgment—particularly its unexpected comments on the contentious defection issue, which was never formally before the court—Governor Fubara has remained committed to fully implementing the ruling, no matter the challenges,” Johnson added.