Supreme Court Rulings Impact Rivers State Governance

Supreme Court Rulings Impact Rivers State Governance

The Supreme Court has issued a directive that prohibits the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from disbursing funds to the Rivers State Government.

 This ruling has raised concerns about the financial stability of the state and its capacity to manage ongoing projects and services.

Additionally, the court has ordered the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Amaewhule, to reconvene with all elected members of the assembly. This move suggests a need for further discussions and possibly adjustments in the legislative framework following the court's decisions.

Moreover, the Supreme Court has annulled the elections of all local government chairpersons elected during the October 2024 elections, which were organized by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). This annulment has significant implications for local governance in the state, potentially leading to a re-evaluation of the electoral process and the legitimacy of local government leadership.