*Coalition Dismisses Former Rivers Lawmakers’ Attempt to Shut Down State Govt Expenditure*

The National Vanguard for Rule of Law (NVRL) has laughed off the attempt by former Rivers State Assembly lawmakers to shut down the state government expenditure.

In a statement signed by Comrade Johnson Babatunde, the group described the move as “illegal, null and void”.

Recall that the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly purportedly shut down all expenditures of the government until Governor Siminalayi Fubara presents his budget before the House.

The former lawmakers voted to block the Rivers State Consolidated Revenue Account thus preventing Governor Fubara’s administration from spending any money on behalf of the state.

However, in response, Babatunde reminded Amaewhule and 24 others that their seats were declared vacant on December 13, 2023, after they dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We read a report in the media, credited to former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the former Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, wherein the former lawmakers passed a resolution shutting down all expenditures of the state government, pending when His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara re-presents the 2024 budget estimates of the State before them,” the statement said.

“We view the action of the former lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike as illegal, null and void.

“For the records, Governor Fubara had in December, 2023, signed the budget of N800 billion into law after presenting it before lawmakers led by the former speaker, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, who passed it into law.

“We use this opportunity to remind Amaewhule and 24 others that there seats were declared vacant on December 13, 2023, after they dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“They remain former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and not current members. How then do they expect Governor Fubara to present the 2024 budget of Rivers State before them?

“We use this opportunity to remind the courts that Amaewhule and his group are no longer members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, therefore, any attempt to secure an injunction to deny Governor Fubara access to the consolidated revenue fund of the state, or deny ministries, departments and agencies in Rivers State access to their accounts to implement the 2024 budget be denied or thrown out of the by courts.

“The banks too must be aware of the current status of the former lawmakers and not deal with them as current members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

“We have observed that the enemies of Rivers State have decided to target the Rivers State Government budget and accounts in their bid to scuttle the giant strides recorded by Governor Fubara in the course of implementing the 2024 budget, which has earned the governor accolades across the state and beyond.

“Recall that, immediately after signing the 2024 budget into law, Governor Fubara flagged - off the Trans-Kalabari road project phase 2 as well as the Elele-Omoku Road project that cuts through Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Areas of the state and many other laudable projects.

“These achievements have unsettled the pro-Wike camp and they have decided to attacks the finances of the state to slow down the provision of dividends of democracy to Rivers people by Governor Fubara.

“We call on the good people of Rivers State and Nigerians to ensure the former Rivers lawmakers Don't succeed in their evil against Rivers State. “

Because of Wikes interest, the Nigerian constitution has been suspended. Nigerians courts are unexplainably confused. What a country.

Useless men and women! Jobless lawmakers! What happened to the 7 day ultimatum? They shouldn't worry... Rivers people never reason their matter. When we decide to come for them, body go tell them. Let them continue! Na Rivers state o! No be Lagos! 😂

We don't tolerate godfatherism! No man can pocket the treasury of the state. No man!

Illegal ex law makers commiting treasonable offences .

They should just go and dust their CV and go look for jobs

Wike made them believe in rule of might over the rule of law and this is what sealed their fate.

They are gone and what the v left is the he status quo *pro Wike led ex lawmakers*

They are now ordinary pressure group issuing only statements

Mumu coalition, so the Governor should be spending money without appropriations abi ?

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*Coalition Dismisses Former Rivers Lawmakers’ Attempt to Shut Down State Govt Expenditure*

The National Vanguard for Rule of Law (NVRL) has laughed off the attempt by former Rivers State Assembly lawmakers to shut down the state government expenditure.

In a statement signed by Comrade Johnson Babatunde, the group described the move as “illegal, null and void”.

Recall that the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly purportedly shut down all expenditures of the government until Governor Siminalayi Fubara presents his budget before the House.

The former lawmakers voted to block the Rivers State Consolidated Revenue Account thus preventing Governor Fubara’s administration from spending any money on behalf of the state.

However, in response, Babatunde reminded Amaewhule and 24 others that their seats were declared vacant on December 13, 2023, after they dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We read a report in the media, credited to former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the former Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, wherein the former lawmakers passed a resolution shutting down all expenditures of the state government, pending when His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara re-presents the 2024 budget estimates of the State before them,” the statement said.

“We view the action of the former lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike as illegal, null and void.

“For the records, Governor Fubara had in December, 2023, signed the budget of N800 billion into law after presenting it before lawmakers led by the former speaker, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, who passed it into law.

“We use this opportunity to remind Amaewhule and 24 others that there seats were declared vacant on December 13, 2023, after they dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“They remain former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and not current members. How then do they expect Governor Fubara to present the 2024 budget of Rivers State before them?

“We use this opportunity to remind the courts that Amaewhule and his group are no longer members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, therefore, any attempt to secure an injunction to deny Governor Fubara access to the consolidated revenue fund of the state, or deny ministries, departments and agencies in Rivers State access to their accounts to implement the 2024 budget be denied or thrown out of the by courts.

“The banks too must be aware of the current status of the former lawmakers and not deal with them as current members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

“We have observed that the enemies of Rivers State have decided to target the Rivers State Government budget and accounts in their bid to scuttle the giant strides recorded by Governor Fubara in the course of implementing the 2024 budget, which has earned the governor accolades across the state and beyond.

“Recall that, immediately after signing the 2024 budget into law, Governor Fubara flagged - off the Trans-Kalabari road project phase 2 as well as the Elele-Omoku Road project that cuts through Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Areas of the state and many other laudable projects.

“These achievements have unsettled the pro-Wike camp and they have decided to attacks the finances of the state to slow down the provision of dividends of democracy to Rivers people by Governor Fubara.

“We call on the good people of Rivers State and Nigerians to ensure the former Rivers lawmakers Don't succeed in their evil against Rivers State. “

I wonder how they continue in the face of the reality of their loss of seats.

yarimo:
Mumu coalition, so the Governor should be spending money without appropriations abi ?

You have time to reply ipobidients.
That is why they always lose.

yarimo:
Mumu coalition, so the Governor should be spending money without appropriations abi ?

Nonsense! When he presents the 2025 budget to Oko jumbo, bring down heaven let's see! Idiotic yoruba dunce!

yarimo:
Mumu coalition, so the Governor should be spending money without appropriations abi ?

See reasoning from the enemies of River state. We are immune to godfatherism. You can take your useless sophisticatiion to your SW region & continue building your emilokan bridges there.

We don’t need hateful souls who will bring slavery, cowardice & po licking into the Niger delta.

chrisxxx:

You have time to reply ipobidients.
That is why they always lose.

Keep your zombeism in the South West.. don't bring it to Rivers state! You can invite Wike and crown him an Oba in your region as reward for writing results in favour of the inept, moronic Druglord in aso rock! Entirely your business but let your stupidity not extend beyond Ondo-Edo border! 😒🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️

phantom:


Nonsense! When he presents the 2025 budget to Oko jumbo, bring down heaven let's see! Idiotic yoruba dunce!

chrisxxx:

You have time to reply ipobidients.
That is why they always lose.

You have the time to come into a thread that has nothing to do with sophisticatiion.

Carry the parts enter your region. No shook hungry mouth & bring body parts for Niger Delta

phantom:


Keep your zombeism in the South West.. don't bring it to Rivers state! You can invite Wike and crown him an Oba in your region as reward for writing results in favour of the inept, moronic Druglord in aso rock! Entirely your business but let your stupidity not extend beyond Ondo-Edo border! 😒🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♂️

We shall remind you at the due time. We shall know who owns the land.