Abuja Federal High Court rejects motion to bar Rivers Governor Fubara from spending public funds. Political tensions rise as Fubara vows to govern "standing up." The court sets August 7th for a full hearing. Amaewhule-led Assembly meets amid ongoing power struggle. The decision highlights Nigeria's complex political-legal landscape.
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a motion to prevent Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from accessing public funds. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing political drama unfolding in Rivers State.
The court presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, declined to grant the ex parte motion filed by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly. Instead, the judge ordered the plaintiffs to put the defendants on notice, setting the stage for a more comprehensive hearing on August 7th.
This legal battle is part of a larger power struggle in Rivers State, with Governor Fubara at the center. The governor recently vowed to govern the state "standing up," refusing to bow to political pressure. His defiant stance highlights the tensions between various factions in the state's political landscape.
The court's decision comes at a critical time, as the Amaewhule-led Assembly convenes for a meeting. The outcome of this gathering could further shape the political narrative in Rivers State.
Governor Fubara's recent comments at a public event underscore the intensity of the conflict. He spoke of a "fierce battle to destroy the soul of the state" and called for unity among "true lovers of the state." This rhetoric suggests deep divisions within Rivers' political class.
