The Rivers State Government has announced that it has not yet received the resolutions of the State House of Assembly regarding the Supreme Court’s judgment delivered on February 28, 2025.
On Monday, the State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 state budget to the Assembly.
In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, the government clarified that, as of the close of business on March 4, neither the governor’s office, the deputy governor’s office, nor the office of the Accountant-General had received the document.
However, the letter did not specifically mention any individual by name as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
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Danagogo referred to a recent broadcast by Governor Fubara on March 2, where he reiterated his commitment to upholding the rule of law.
The Governor assured the people of Rivers State that despite personal views on the Supreme Court’s ruling, his administration would respect and implement the court’s decisions in the state’s best interest.
The government further stated that its legal team is still awaiting a certified true copy of the judgment and assured the public that once it is received, the Governor will take the necessary action promptly.
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The letter read, “I hereby refer to you to a letter dated March 3, 2025, on the above subject matter, which we came across on social media and notify you that:
“As of the close of work on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, we are yet to receive the said letter. Neither the office of the Governor, the Deputy Governor’s office, nor the office of the Accountant-General of the state, has received the letter.
“Please, recall that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, had in a broadcast on Sunday, March 2, 2025, stated clearly that notwithstanding his personal opinion on the Supreme Court judgements, he will, as a law-abiding Nigerian, obey and implement their decisions in accordance with the rule of law and the best interest of the people of the state.”
This development comes at a time of increased political tensions in the state, with many stakeholders closely monitoring how the Supreme Court’s ruling will influence the state’s governance.
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