Monday, July 8, 2024 -The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara, a 7-day ultimatum to re-present the 2024 budget.
This directive came during the first
sitting of the pro-Wike assembly following a favorable ruling by the Appeal
Court.
Simultaneously, a parallel session
led by Victor Oko-Jumbo is taking place, where a commissioner-designate is
being screened.
Governor Fubara had initially
presented the budget to an assembly loyal to him, with his current Chief of
Staff, Edison Ehie, presiding as Speaker. The pro-Fubara lawmakers passed the
budget estimates, and the governor subsequently signed the bill into law,
emphasizing its focus on promoting economic development, inclusive growth, and
addressing socio-economic inequality in the state.
This marks the second time the
Amaewhule-led Assembly has directed Governor Fubara to re-present the budget.
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