Rivers Assembly Overrides Governor Fubara, Defies Court Order, Passes Local Government Amendment Bill

Rivers Assembly Overrides Governor Fubara, Defies Court Order, Passes Local Government Amendment Bill

In a bold move, the Rivers State House of Assembly has passed the local government Amendment Bill into law, bypassing the assent of the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute between the legislature and the executive in Rivers State…..READ ALSO APC Claims Fubara Plots To Obtain Court Order Declaring Rivers Assembly Illegal

Notably, the Assembly’s decision to pass the bill comes in direct defiance of a state High Court order that directed the maintenance of the status quo regarding the elongation of the tenure of elected local government officials, a contentious issue addressed within the amendment.

In addition to passing the bill, the Assembly proceeded to screen and confirm members of the chairman and other members of the Assembly Service Commission, aligning their actions with the provisions of the newly passed law.

This latest development signals a clear assertion of the legislative authority and sets the stage for potential legal and political repercussions in Rivers State. Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding situation.

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