In a judgment delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the court declared the election invalid for grossly violating the Electoral Act, has also stop release of funds to Rivers State government forthwith until a proper House of Assembly is constituted.
The court also ordered Martin Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately with all elected members. The Supreme Court has ruled that its order will remain in effect until a properly constituted House of Assembly is established in Rivers State.
Apex court also barred the Accountant General of the Federation and other government agencies from disbursing funds to the Rivers State government until it complies with previous court rulings.
In a judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye, the five-member panel unanimously dismissed a cross-appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which challenged the legitimacy of the House of Assembly led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
The court ordered Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately alongside other elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The court further condemned Fubara’s actions regarding the alleged defection of 28 lawmakers, describing them as acts of political intimidation and dictatorship aimed at preventing the legislature from functioning.
