Fubara replies Rivers Assembly as 48-hour budget presentation ultimatum expires

• The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule had on Monday ordered the government to re-present the bill within 48-hour.

The Rivers State Government has reacted to the 48 hours ultimatum issued by the State House of Assembly to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill.

Recall that the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule had on Monday ordered the government to re-present the bill within 48-hour.

The ultimatum followed the reinstatement of the lawmakers by the Supreme Court last Friday.

Responding to the ultimatum, which expired on Wednesday, the State government said it would not comply with the ultimatum as it had not received the said resolutions of the House as of close of work on Tuesday.

The government made its position known in a letter dated March 5th, 2025 and addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly.

The letter reads partly, “As at the close of work on Tuesday, 4th March, 2025, we are yet to receive the said letter.

“Neither the office of the governor nor the deputy governor’s office, nor the office of the Accountant-General of the state has received the the said letter.”

The State government also said it was waiting for the certified true copy of the judgement of the Supreme Court, adding the judgement of the apex would be implemented.

“We have since been in contact with our lawyers, who are still awaiting the certified true copy of the judgement of the Supreme Court and hereby reassure you and all the good people of Rivers State that as soon as his Excellency receives the judgement, he will strive to implement same in the best interest of our people.”