BREAKING: Rivers State House of Assembly Adjourns Indefinitely Amid Budget Standoff

The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, a key ally of former Governor Nyesom Wike, has adjourned indefinitely (“sine die”) amid escalating tensions with Governor Sim Fubara over budget presentation and legislative authority.

• Budget Impasse: Governor Fubara attempted to present the 2025 budget on March 12, but lawmakers barred access to the Assembly complex, defying a Supreme Court order.
• Adjournment Context: The Assembly’s indefinite adjournment follows a March 3 ultimatum demanding Fubara present the budget within 48 hours.
• Legal Battles: Amaewhule’s faction, recognized by the Supreme Court, faces challenges over its legitimacy after defectors’ seats were declared vacant in 2023.

The move deepens the political crisis, with Amaewhule’s group prioritizing confrontations over governance, including targeting the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISEC).

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