Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced his government’s commitment to implementing the recent Supreme Court decision on the state’s ongoing political crisis without hesitation.
Despite disagreeing with the ruling, Fubara emphasized the importance of following the law and complying with the judgment.
Speaking in a broadcast on AIT, the governor stated that funds would only be released to his government once a lawful Appropriation Law is enacted under the Martin Amaewhule Speakership, as per the Supreme Court’s directive.
The court also ordered the 27 members of the Rivers House of Assembly to resume their duties immediately. In response, Fubara instructed the head of administration to oversee local government affairs until the next council elections are conducted.
The governor said: “We are all aware of the recent Supreme Court judgment and pronouncement regarding the lingering political crisis in our dear state. Although we disagree with the judgment, we are bound to obey it as a law-abiding government.
“We have conducted the affairs of our government within the framework of our constitution and the rule of law. While we are not above mistakes because we are human, we have not, as a government, trampled on the rule of law.
“I have had a meeting with my team of lawyers, and they assured me that the certified true copy of the judgment may be available to me on Friday.
“I assure you that upon its receipt, we will implement the judgment without any reservation to move the state forward.
“I further direct that the head of administration should take over the conduct of local government affairs.”
