The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has enacted three bills into law, bypassing the approval of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
This move reflects the Assembly’s use of its constitutional authority to override the executive’s inaction.
The approval of these new laws marks a fresh chapter in the ongoing dispute between the legislative body, led by Martins Amaewhule, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who does not recognize the authority of the lawmaking body.
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The recently passed laws include the Rivers State Education, Return of Schools, Amendment Bill, the Rivers Electricity Market Bill, and the Rivers State Commissions of Inquiry Bill 2024.
These bills had been previously submitted to Governor Fubara for approval but had remained unsigned due to delays.
Invoking Section 100,5, of the 1999 Constitution, which grants the legislature the power to override a governor’s veto, the lawmakers reintroduced and passed the bills, affirming their legislative power to advance state development.
The unanimous decision demonstrates the Assembly’s determination to fulfill its responsibilities despite challenges from the executive branch. Speaker Amaewhule stressed the significance of following constitutional procedures to ensure good governance and safeguard the interests of Rivers residents.
“This action underscores our commitment to legislative independence and the greater good of the people we serve,” he stated, reaffirming the Assembly’s resolve to propel the state forward through decisive legislative action.
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