Rivers State House of Assembly, under Amaewhule’s leadership, ignores Fubara to pass new bill
Displaying independent legislative authority, the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule went against Governor Siminalayi Fubara's objections and approved the Rivers State Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Monday.
The bill, which was initially passed by Amaewhule's Assembly on March 26, 2024, faced opposition from Governor Fubara, who refused to give it assent.
During discussions led by Majority Leader, Major Jack, and Amaewhule, the Assembly stood firm on the bill's goals, highlighting the need to safeguard taxpayers' funds and prevent misuse.
Amaewhule criticized the governor's failure to follow proper procedures and cautioned against the potential consequences of such actions.
In a statement released to the press and signed by the Speaker's senior a...