Rivers state legislators in the National Assembly promised unwavering support to Rivers state legislator Martins Amaewhule after the Supreme Court rejected Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal to the legitimacy of his family.
A delegation led by members representing the Southeast River, Senator Barry Mpigi, was accompanied by Senator Allwell Onyesoh, representing Rivers West. House Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda met with Amaewhule to show unity and reaffirm their commitment to the speakers.
Hon was also present. Felix Nwaeke, Hon. Victor Obuzor Blessing Amadi, Hon. Cyril Hart and Honors (Hon). Dumnamene Dekor both reiterated their loyalty to the leadership of Amaewhule.
In an earlier press conference in Port Harcourt, lawmakers stressed that the Supreme Court ruling dismissed the governor’s appeal to professional House members, who confirmed Amaewhule was the legal spokesman for the Rivers State Capitol.
Naija News The report said that while speaking on behalf of the MPs, Chinda urged Governor Fobara to abide by the court’s orders and to stop interacting with factions led by Victor Oko-Jumbobo.
He visited the police inspector, and Kayode Egbetokun and the Rivers State Police Chief Olugbenga Adepoju enforced the Supreme Court’s directive.
“It is important to emphasize that the judgment of Justice JK Omotosho, upheld by the Court of Appeal, is now final, as the governor’s appeal is withdrawn and the lawsuit is withdrawn in a loss lawsuit.
“This judgment includes the judgment against Sir Martin Armaf (Rt. Chinda says
Chinda also reminded Governor Fubara that in his notice to withdraw the Supreme Court, he acknowledged Amaewhule as the speaker.
Therefore, Chinda insists that “There is no longer a dispute as to who holds the post of Speaker, and any attempt to further acknowledge others or the forum as a legitimate parliamentary building will be a contempt for the Supreme Court’s ruling.”
Chinda warned that any ongoing contempt for the Supreme Court’s ruling would not only undermine the judgment, but could lead to political chaos and illegal acts in the state.
He urged all parties to respect the authority of the court and to ensure peace in the political landscape of the River State.
