Opposition lawmakers at the National Assembly under the aegis of Opposition Coalition have dismissed reports that the Supreme Court delivered a judgement against the River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
The group said nothing as such happened, as they added that the story was been peddled by disgruntled elements.
Clarifying Monday’s verdict by the Supreme Court, the opposition lawmakers explained that contrary insinuations and rumour churned out in certain quarters, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Oko Jumbo was still in charge and control of the legislature in the South-south state.
The Opposition lawmakers Coalition through its Spokesperson, Ikenga Ugochinyere said, the judgment favoured Governor Fubara as it was predicated on his withdrawal of the appeal through his lead counsel, Yusuf Ali SAN.
Ugochinyere noted that no Court has ruled anything in favour of the sacked 27 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.
The Federal Lawmaker, assured Nigerians, particularly Rivers State people, that Victor Jumbo is still an authentic Speaker and nothing can change that, urging them to disregard the political propaganda peddled by some sour losers who are not still being delusional.
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 and ignore political shenanigans.
He said; “Today the Supreme Court ruled on the Appeal over the 2024 budget voluntarily withdrawn by Gov. Fubara because the 2024 budget cycle has ended and there is no need to waste time discussing a budget that has been fully spent and implemented.
“The sacked, disgruntled Martin Amaewhule and the Pro-Wike group are jubiliating, 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 a 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 includes inter-alia that the 2024 budget for instance has been fully executed and exhausted with 2025 Appropriation in effect, hence the case is statute-barred.
Also, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Oko Jumbo is still in charge and control of the legislature in the South-south state as the pro-Wike sacked lawmakers and their gang leader, Amaewhule remained removed from office.”
