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The Supreme Court has delivered a judgment affirming Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
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The verdict sparked wild jubilation among supporters of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Rivers State.
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The apex court condemned Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s actions, describing them as “indiscipline born out of executive powers” and a “joke taken too far.”
The political crisis in Rivers State took a fresh turn on Friday after the Supreme Court delivered a judgment affirming Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the State House of Assembly.
The verdict of the Supreme Court in Abuja sparked wild jubilation among supporters of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Rivers State.
The 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, who are the major beneficiaries of the court judgment, held a plenary immediately they learnt about the ruling.
In another development, the FCT minister was seen in a viral video with his allies, including some former and serving senators praising God for the victory at the Supreme Court.
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Commenting on the judgment, Wike said the verdict reinforced the principle that a budget must be presented to a duly constituted legislature, ensuring that governance remained lawful and accountable.
He described the judgment as a victory for democracy and the people of Rivers State.
Woo Tinubu to join PDP – Group challenges Wike
A group, PDP Frontiers for Change and Progress, has urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to prove his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by wooing President Bola Tinubu to join the party.
The group’s National Coordinator, Emeka Ikpegbu, questioned Wike’s loyalty, saying, “Wike should first bring his principal, President Bola Tinubu, who he praises every day to the PDP before preaching to us about anti-party.”
