The crisis rocking Rivers State is yet to abet as the State House of Assembly, passed the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill into Law by overriding the assent of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Speaker, Rt Hon. Martin Amaewhule led-House made the decision at its 159th Legislative sitting held at the Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt on Monday.
This development was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday by the media aide to the Speaker, Martins Wachukwu, and sent to newsmen.
Recall that on 13th of March, 2024 the House passed the Local Government (Amendment) Bill and forwarded same to Governor Siminialayi Fubara for assent, which the Governor declined.
According to the statement, “Determined to perform its Constitutional duties, the Bill was represented by the Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack and debated upon by Members.
“Thereafter, the House in accordance with the provisions of Section 100(5) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as altered, which empowers the House to override the Governor, where he withholds his assent; the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule put the question, and with a two-third majority votes the House agreed to override the Governor and passed the Bill into Law. “
Similarly, the House screened and confirmed nominees for the position of Chairman and Members of the Assembly Service Commission.