The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has overridden Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s veto and passed the Rivers State Local Government Bill into law.
The Assembly initially passed the bill on March 13, 2024, but Fubara withheld his assent. However, Leader of the House Major Jack (representing Akuku/Toru constituency 1) reintroduced the bill for consideration.
Following a thorough debate, the Assembly voted to override Fubara’s veto. The bill was subsequently passed into law.
Additionally, the Amaewhule-led Assembly screened and confirmed Sampson Worlu as chairman of the Assembly Service Commission and Abinye Blessing Pepple, Blessing Belema Derefaka, Gbaranen Robinson, and Madam Dorcas Amos as members.
The Assembly’s actions are seen as an attempt to ensure that local government elections are held before the expiration of Fubara’s tenure. However, the governor has yet to comment on the matter. CONTINUE READING
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