On Monday, July 15, the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly shut down all government expenditures until Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented his budget before the House.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
This decision by the lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), follows a seven-day ultimatum given to the governor by the House last Monday to resubmit the 2024 budget.
However, on Wednesday, July 10, Fubara said he had moved on with the 2024 budget and noted that the pro-Wike lawmakers who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), have lost their seats.
But on Monday, July 15, the Leader of the House, Major Jack, raised the motion informing the House about the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum given to the governor to present the 2024 budget before the House.
After deliberation, the House voted to shut down the Rivers State Consolidated Revenue Account thus preventing Governor Fubara’s administration from spending any money on behalf of the state, Channels TV
reported.
Recall that Fubara and the Wike have been engaged in a protracted fight that has lasted months.
Interestingly, the move by the lawmaker has further worsened the battle for the sole leadership of Rivers state.
Comrade Usman Okai, a prominent figure in Nigeria and chieftain of the PDP, advised Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prioritize the interest of Rivers state and make peace.
In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Okai listed suggestions to prevent further division, including Wike reconciling with Fubara or leaving the PDP if reconciliation fails.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
