Tension brews in Rivers State as court rulings halt financial allocations, sparking outrage and political reactions! Could this be the tipping point for change?
Rivers State is currently in the eye of a political storm as the National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return funds that they claim were spent without proper authorization. This call comes on the heels of a stunning Federal High Court ruling that has effectively stopped financial allocations to the state from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other banking institutions. The NDCC's initiative has added heat to an already simmering situation, with the state’s leadership feeling the squeeze from both the courts and political figures.
The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has not held back in his criticism of the recent judicial decision. He warned that this ruling could lead to an erosion of public faith in the Nigerian judiciary, a sentiment that resonates with many Nigerians who feel that the judiciary is becoming increasingly politicized. As if things couldn’t get more complicated, the ruling has sparked widespread outrage among various stakeholders, with many expressing their concerns over the potential anarchy it could inspire in Rivers State.
Adding to the fray, Rivers Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed the court's judgment as the least of his troubles. He appears resolute in his stance that this ruling wouldn’t hinder his plans for the development of the state. Meanwhile, responses from prominent lawyers, such as Okere Kingdom, reflect deeper discontent with the judiciary's perceived bias toward certain political factions, particularly supporters of former Governor Nyesom Wike.
As the political chess game continues, it raises questions about the future of governance in Rivers State. Can the governor manage state affairs with one hand tied behind his back? Or will the public outcry reshape the judicial landscape in Nigeria? It's certainly a precarious balance. Interestingly, the Rivers State saga is not isolated; it mirrors a broader struggle within Nigeria where court rulings are increasingly seen as politically charged, often leaving citizens wondering about the integrity of their democratic institutions. Meanwhile, the timing of this controversial ruling could coincide with Nigeria's upcoming elections, raising the stakes even higher.
The National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to refund funds allegedly spent without proper.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned a recent court ruling suspending financial allocations to Rivers State, warning that it could erode ...
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The ruling by a Federal High Court, Abuja, which stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and other institutions from allowing.
As reactions continue to trill the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on the Rivers State fund, the National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC)
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised a court order that prevents financial allocation to Rivers State . The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled ...
Rivers Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has stated that Wednesday's Abuja Federal Court judgment was Least of his troubles as it would not stop him from.
Lawyer Kingdom has urged the NJC to examine judicial processes and the preferential treatment afforded to pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers State.
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the judiciary not to set Rivers State on fire by giving conflicting orders in rulings concerning the |
Governor Fubara made the statement hours after a court in Abuja stopped the CBN from releasing monthly federal allocations to the state.
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In its reaction, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) noted that such decisions pose serious threats to the nation's democracy.
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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Rivers State chapter, has threatened to go on strike if the judgement of Justice Joyce Abdulmalik stopping the federal government ...
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general elections and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has warned of the dire consequences ...
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The presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reversal of the judgement of the federal high court in Abuja.