The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has made headlines by passing three significant laws without waiting for the approval of Governor Siminialayi Fubara.
The Assembly cited Section 100(5) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to justify this bold move, emphasizing their dedication to the progress and welfare of Rivers State residents.
The three bills—Rivers State Education (Return of Schools) (Amendment) Bill, Rivers Electricity Market Bill, and Rivers State Commissions of Inquiry Bill 2024—were initially sent to the governor for his signature.
However, with his refusal to act, the Assembly exercised its constitutional power to override his veto.
According to a statement by Martins Wachukwu, the Speaker’s media aide, the Assembly’s decision reflects their commitment to ensuring Rivers State’s development isn’t stalled by political differences.
“Governor Fubara cannot hold back the progress of our state due to his indolence and ineptitude,” Speaker Amaewhule asserted.
Major Jack, the Majority Leader, reintroduced the bills, which were debated and approved by the lawmakers.
Speaker Amaewhule described the governor as acting above the Constitution and reiterated the Assembly’s dedication to democratic principles.
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