Rivers Govt Rejects Assembly’s 48-Hour Ultimatum on Budget

The Rivers State Government has dismissed the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, demanding Governor Siminalayi Fubara to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill.

In its response, the government stated it would not comply with the directive, citing that it had not officially received the Assembly’s resolution.

During a plenary session on Monday, the lawmakers set a two-day deadline for Fubara to submit the budget, following a Supreme Court ruling.

A formal letter dated March 3rd and signed by Speaker Amaewhule was reportedly sent to the governor. The ultimatum lapsed today, Wednesday.

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However, the state government, in a letter dated March 5th and addressed to the Speaker, insisted that no such correspondence had been received.

Signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, the letter stated that the government only became aware of the ultimatum through social media.

“As of the close of work on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, we are yet to receive the said letter. Neither the Governor’s Office, the Deputy Governor’s Office, nor the Accountant-General’s Office has received any such communication,” the letter read.

The government also reminded the Assembly that Governor Fubara had, in his March 2nd state broadcast, assured that despite his personal views on the Supreme Court ruling, he would abide by it in accordance with the law and in the best interest of Rivers people.

It further stated, “We have since been in contact with our lawyers, who are still awaiting the certified true copy of the judgement of the Supreme Court and hereby reassure you and all the good people of Rivers State that as soon as his Excellency receives the judgement, he will strive to implement same in the best interest of our people”.

Titilope Adako

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