- Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has called for the reversal of the court’s judgment stopping CBN from releasing the Rivers state allocation
- The Federal High Court in Abuja gave the order over the failure of the state government to comply with a court order on the legitimacy of the faction of the state House of Assembly
- Rivers has been experiencing a political crisis since Governor Siminalayi Fubara resumed office and had a rift with his godfather, Nyesom Wike
Peter Obi, the Labour Party leader and 2023 presidential candidate, has spoken out against a recent court ruling that withholds funds from Rivers state, calling it “disturbing” and urging its reversal.
According to Obi, this ruling has far-reaching implications for those who depend on these funds, including pensioners, healthcare workers, teachers, civil servants, and everyday citizens already struggling with severe hardship.
