THE Rivers State Government has stated that it is yet to receive the resolutions passed by the State House of Assembly regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling delivered on February 28, 2025.
Yesterday, the Martins Amaewhule-led Assembly issued Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 48-hour ultimatum to present the 2025 state budget.
However, in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, clarified that as of the close of work yesterday, neither the governor’s office, the deputy governor’s office, nor the Accountant-General’s office had received any official communication on the matter.
Notably, the letter did not specify the name of the House Speaker, reflecting the ongoing political tensions in the state.
Danagogo referenced Governor Fubara’s state broadcast on March 2, where he reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the rule of law. He emphasized that despite any personal opinions on the Supreme Court’s ruling, the governor had assured the people of Rivers State that his administration would fully comply with the judgment in the best interest of the state.
The government further stated that its legal team is still awaiting a certified true copy of the court’s judgment and assured the public that once received, the governor would take the necessary steps without delay.
“I hereby refer to you a letter dated March 3, 2025, on the above subject matter, which we came across on social media, and notify you that: As of the close of work on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, we are yet to receive the said letter. Neither the office of the Governor, the Deputy Governor’s office, nor the office of the Accountant-General of the state has received the letter,” the statement read.
“Please recall that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, had in a broadcast on Sunday, March 2, 2025, stated clearly that notwithstanding his personal opinion on the Supreme Court judgments, he will, as a law-abiding Nigerian, obey and implement their decisions in accordance with the rule of law and the best interest of the people of the state.”
This development comes amid heightened political tensions in Rivers, with stakeholders closely monitoring how the Supreme Court’s ruling will impact governance in the state.