TRUTH REVEALED! SEE Shocking Reason Why Supreme Court Sacked Rivers Chairmen Loyal To Fubara, Reinstate Wike’s Lawmakers
In a series of landmark rulings on Friday, March 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered decisive judgments that have significantly altered the political landscape of Rivers State. The apex court reinstated 27 lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, nullified the October 2024 local government elections, and barred the state from receiving statutory monthly allocations from the federation account. These rulings have sparked widespread reactions, with stakeholders describing them as both a victory for the rule of law and a declaration of war on the state’ s democracy.
The Judgments: A Blow To Governor Fubara’ s Administration
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by a five- member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba- Aji, ruled against Governor Siminalayi Fubara on two critical issues. First, it upheld an earlier order restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) from releasing statutory allocations to Rivers State. This decision stemmed from Governor Fubara’ s refusal to re- present the 2024 Appropriation Bill before the Martins Amaewhule- led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, which the court recognized as the legitimate legislative arm of the state.
Mixed Reactions Trail The Rulings
The Legal Implications
The nullification of the local government elections highlights the importance of adhering to electoral laws and due process. The court’ s ruling that the RSIEC failed to comply with the Electoral Act serves as a reminder to electoral bodies across the country to conduct elections transparently and in accordance with the law.
The Road Ahead For Rivers State
The Supreme Court’ s rulings have plunged Rivers State into a new phase of political uncertainty. Governor Fubara faces the daunting task of navigating the fallout from the judgments while maintaining stability in the state. His ability to work with the reinstated House of Assembly will be critical to restoring normalcy and ensuring the continued delivery of governance.
For Nyesom Wike and his allies, the judgments represent a significant victory in their ongoing political battle with Governor Fubara. However, the reactions from opposition figures like Chief Eze suggest that the crisis is far from over.
The Supreme Court’ s intervention in the Rivers State crisis has once again highlighted the delicate balance of power in Nigeria’ s democratic system. While the judgments have been celebrated as a triumph for the rule of law, they have also exposed the deep political divisions that continue to threaten the stability of states like Rivers.
