The Rivers State Government has responded to the Supreme Court’s recent judgment, emphasizing that Governor Siminalayi Fubara will take decisions that prioritize the welfare of the state and its people.
In an official statement issued shortly after the ruling, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, clarified that the government had yet to receive the full details of the judgment. He assured residents that the administration would thoroughly assess the ruling’s implications before determining the next course of action.
Johnson urged the public to remain calm and law-abiding, noting that the key issue of the defection of Speaker Martins Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers remains pending before the Federal High Court and was not addressed in the Supreme Court case.
The statement read in part:
“We have taken note of reports concerning the Supreme Court’s judgment on Rivers State funds and local government administration. At this time, we await a detailed briefing from our legal team on its full implications. Our actions will be guided by what best serves Rivers State and its people.”
It further stressed that the defection controversy involving 27 lawmakers is a separate legal matter that remains unresolved, as it is currently before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt.
“Since the issue of defection was not before the Supreme Court, Martins Amaewhule and the 26 others technically remain lawmakers until the matter is determined by the court.”
The government reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting the interests of Rivers State, assuring residents that due process will be followed in addressing the legal and political issues at hand.
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Credit: The Nation except headline
