Justice James of the Federal High Court Abuja has nullified the N800 billion budget passed by the Edison Ehie-led group of the Rivers State House of Assembly and signed into law by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The court upheld a suit filed by the Assembly and Speaker Martin Amaewhule, challenging Governor Fubara's interference in the Assembly's affairs. The court declared the budget void, emphasizing that the power to make laws in a state is shared among the executive, state Assembly, and local government areas.
Governor Fubara was cautioned not to exceed his powers, with the judge asserting that the acts of the governor and four lawmakers were a nullity.
