In New Law, Wike’s Loyalists in Rivers Assembly Go Against Nigerian Constitution
The Local Government (Amended) Bill which was declined by the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has been passed into law by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The state assembly passed the bill into law at its 159th Legislative sitting on Monday, by overriding the assent of Fubara.
Recall that on March 13, 2024, the House passed the LG (Amendment) Bill and forwarded same to the governor for assent, which Fubara declined.
The Bill was represented before the House by the Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack and debated upon by members.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule put the question, and with a two-third majority votes, the House agreed to override the governor and passed the Bill into Law.
In another development, the House screened and confirmed nominees for the position of Chairman and Members of the Assembly Service Commission.
Those screened and confirmed were Barr. Sampson Worlu as Chairman, Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, Mrs Blessing Belema Derefaka, Mr. Gbaranen Robinson and Madam Dorcas Amos as members.
