Full list: Lawmakers pass 4 new bills into law without governor's assent in top south-south state

  • The Rivers state house of assembly has passed four new bills into law after voting to override Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
  • The Speaker, Martin Amaewhule noted that Fubara declined to assent to the bills in four different letters
  • Amaewhule explained that according to Section 100 subsection the governor is not required for the passage of the bills into law.

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Rivers state, Port Harcourt – The Rivers state house of assembly has passed four new bills into law without the assent of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.