Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly accuses gov Fubara of constitutional breaches

The Rivers State House of Assembly under the leadership of Martins Amaewhule has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of violating provisions of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

In a letter dated July 8, 2024, signed by the factional Speaker Martins Amaewhule and sent to Governor Fubara on Monday, the Assembly pointed out several actions by the governor that allegedly contravened the Constitution.

The letter highlighted Governor Fubara’s delay in presenting the 2024 Appropriation Bill before the duly constituted House of Assembly, presided over by Amaewhule, in accordance with Section 121 of the Constitution.