Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Hold Sitting, Challenge Appeal Court’s Decision
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has announced its intention to contest the recent Appeal Court ruling regarding the assembly’s internal conflict.
On Thursday, the Court of Appeal in Abuja overturned the Rivers State High Court’s expulsion of Martin Amaewhule and 24 other members from the House of Assembly.
However, Oko-Jumbo, speaking during a plenary session on Friday, expressed his faction’s disagreement with the appellate court’s decision.
“We firmly believe that the Court of Appeal erred in its judgment, particularly in concluding that the Rivers State High Court lacked the jurisdiction to hear SUIT NO PHC/1512/CS/2024,” Oko-Jumbo stated.
“Consequently, we have directed our legal team to file an appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria to challenge this ruling.”
Meeting at a temporary chamber in the Government House, as designated by an executive order from Governor Siminalayi Fubara in December, the lawmakers also reviewed two new bills.
These include the “Rivers State Emergency Management Agency Bill, 2024,” introduced by Sokari Goodboy, and the “Rivers State Transport Reform Bill, 2024,” sponsored by Deputy Speaker Adolpus Timothy. Both bills successfully passed their first readings.
