The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the ruling of the Federal High Court, which annulled the ₦800 billion budget passed by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Edison Ehie. The appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ruling that it lacked merit. In its decision, … Read more
The Court of Appeal on Thursday in Abuja upheld Hon. Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly, solidifying his faction’s authority. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-member panel of Justices dismissed an appeal by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who had challenged Amaewhule’s leadership. The ruling reaffirmed an earlier Federal … Read more
• Describe pro-Wike lawmakers as illegitimate, lacking authority • Question lawmakers’ legitimacy amid pending court case • Call for respect of legal process, maintain status quo Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst renewed threats of impeachment against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, a prominent group of elders in the state has dismissed the move, questioning … Read more