{"id":124390,"date":"2024-07-15T22:03:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T21:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/embargo-on-rivers-account-illegal-joke-taken-too-far-pro-democracy-group"},"modified":"2024-07-15T23:14:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T22:14:22","slug":"embargo-on-rivers-account-illegal-joke-taken-too-far-pro-democracy-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/embargo-on-rivers-account-illegal-joke-taken-too-far-pro-democracy-group","title":{"rendered":"Embargo on Rivers account illegal joke taken too far \u2013 Pro-democracy group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A pro-democracy group, the People\u2019s Congress (PC) has dismissed the resolution of the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly purportedly suspending all expenditures of Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he re-presents his budget before the factional House.<\/p>\n<p>It could be recalled that the factional House of Assembly during a plenary on Monday, announced a shutdown of all expenditures until Governor Siminalayi Fubara presents his budget before the House.<\/p>\n<p>But in a statement signed by its President, Dr Nicholas Udenta, made available to DAILY POST on Monday, he said that the actions of the lawmakers were mere political grandstanding, lacking legal basis and legitimacy.<\/p>\n<p>Udenta said according to the law, the lawmakers were no longer members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, having defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.<\/p>\n<p>He further described the resolution as an \u201cillegal joke,\u201d stressing that Governor Fubara had in December 2023, signed the budget of N800 billion into law after presenting it before lawmakers led by the former speaker, Edison Ehie.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that the purported resolution by Amaewhule and his colleagues is a \u201cdistractive joke\u201d that should be disregarded.<\/p>\n<p>He also noted that \u201cthe only recognised Rivers Assembly, according to law and the people of Rivers State, is the one led by Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are deeply disappointed at the resolution of Martin Amaewhule and his co-travellers, which purportedly suspends all expenditures of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he re-presents his budget before the House.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFirst and foremost, Martin Amaewhule and his colleagues have lost their membership of the Rivers Assembly, following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress on the 11th day of December 2023, as declared by the then speaker, Edison Ehie, on 13th December 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, Martin Amaewhule and his colleagues lack the locus standi to make such demands from a democratically elected governor. Their resolution is simply an illegal joke taken too far. We urge the Governor to completely ignore their distracting actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSecondly, the 2024 Rivers State budget was signed into law in December 2023, after being presented and approved by lawmakers led by the former speaker, Edison Ehie. Most of the projects captured in the budget are either completed or nearing completion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNowhere in the world is a budget presented twice, nor is there any state in Nigeria where a budget is presented to two Houses of Assembly. Most importantly, there\u2019s only one House of Assembly in Rivers State, which is led by Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s the only one recognised by law and the people of Rivers State. The Martin Amaewhule-led faction passing anti-people resolutions doesn\u2019t represent the interests of Rivers people but that of their paymasters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir latest resolution is nothing but a comical display of illegality. They are committing political suicide by continuously seeking to sabotage the developmental efforts of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Rivers people are watching.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge Governor Fubara to remain focused on his duties and not be swayed by this illegitimate group\u2019s threats. Similarly, we advise the current speaker, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, to ignore their distractions and continue to discharge his responsibilities with integrity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is essential to recognise that the Amaewhule-led group\u2019s actions are mere political grandstanding, lacking legal basis and legitimacy. We assure the good people of Rivers State that the authentic lawmakers are committed to serving their interests and ensuring the state\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe warn the former lawmakers to desist from their illegal actions, as they are no longer recognised as members of the Rivers State Assembly. Their attempts to disrupt the state\u2019s governance will not be tolerated,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. A pro-democracy group, the People\u2019s Congress (PC) has dismissed the resolution of the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly purportedly suspending all expenditures of Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he re-presents his budget before the factional House. 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