Opposition Lawmakers Refute Claim of Court Judgement Against Governor Fubara

A coalition of opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives says no Supreme Court judgement had been delivered against the governor of Rivers State, Mr. Siminalayi Fubara as being speculated in some reports.

Clarifying today’s Court verdict, the opposition lawmakers said that contrary to insinuations and rumour churned out in certain quarters, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr. Oko Jumbo is still in charge and control of the legislature in the South-south state.

The Opposition Lawmakers through its Spokesperson, Mr. Ikenga Ugochinyere said that the verdict was rather in favour of Governor Fubara as it was predicated on his withdrawal of the appeal through his lead counsel, Yusuf Ali, SAN.

Mr. Ugochinyere noted that no Court has ruled anything in favour of Pro Wike sacked lawmakers, stressing that the Governor withdrew his appeal on the 2024 budget due to the fact that the 2024 budget has expired and the Supreme Court struck it out.

‘Jumbo still authentic Speaker’

The Federal Lawmaker, assured Nigerians, particularly Rivers State people, that Hon Victor Oko Jumbo is still the authentic speaker and nothing can change that.

He urged them to disregard the political propaganda peddled by some sour losers.

Mr. Ugochinyere tasked the media on truthful reportage by verifying facts before reporting legal issues.

He urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain focused on delivering good governance to the people of Rivers State.

“Today the Supreme Court ruled on the Appeal over the 2024 budget voluntarily withdrawn by Gov. Fubara because 2024 budget cycle have ended and no need wasting time discussing a budget that have been fully spent and implemented.

“The sacked, disgruntled Martin Amaewhule and the Pro-Wike group are jubilating, out of ignorance of what informed the decision of the apex court. For their information and others who care, the Supreme Court judgement was sequel to the withdrawal of the appeal by Governor Fubara through his lead counsel, Yusuf Ali (SAN). Governor Fubara in the notice for withdrawal of the case, informed the 3-man panel of Justices of the Court that events have overtaken his suit.

“For those who don’t know, such events as mentioned by His Excellency, Governor Fubara include inter-alia that the 2024 budget for instance has been fully executed and exhausted with the 2025 Appropriation in effect, hence the case is statute-barred. Also, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr. Oko Jumbo is still in charge and in control of the legislature in the South-south state as the pro-Wike sacked lawmakers and their gang leader, Amaewhule remained removed from office” Mr. Ugochinyere said.

Emmanuel Ukoh