Again, Amaewhule-led Assembly Defies Court Order, Overrides Fubara, Passes LG Bill Into Law

The Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has passed the Rivers State Local Government Bill into law without the assent of the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

The Amaewhule-led Assembly is making moves to ensure that Fubara conducts local government elections before the expiration of his tenure.

The Assembly defied the state High Court’s order directing the status quo on the issue of elongating the tenure of elected local government officials, which formed part of the amendment.

The House had initially passed the Local Government Bill and sent it to Fubara for approval on March 13, 2024, which was denied.

But the bill was reintroduced by the Leader of the Amaewhule-led Assembly, Major Jack, (representing Akuku/Toru) Constituency 1.

The bill, according to a statement made available to newsmen, was thoroughly debated by members.

Nominees for the positions of chairman and members of the Assembly Service Commission were also confirmed by the Amaewhule-led lawmakers.

The confirmed nominees include Sampson Worlu as chairman, along with Abinye Blessing Pepple, Blessing Belema Derefaka, Gbaranen Robinson, and Madam Dorcas Amos as members.