By our correspondent
The Rivers State Government has responded to the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the state’s funds and local government administration, assuring residents that it is carefully reviewing the ruling’s implications.
In an official statement, the commissioner of Information and Communicatio, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, acknowledged the verdict and emphasized that the government is assessing its impact before taking any necessary steps.
“We are awaiting a detailed briefing on the judgment’s impact. Once we have fully assessed the situation, we will take the necessary steps in the best interest of Rivers State and its people,” Johnson stated.
The government also addressed concerns about the status of the 27 lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) .
Johnson clarified that the Supreme Court did not rule on their status, as the matter remains pending before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt.
“The issue of defection was not before the Supreme Court. As it stands, in the eyes of the law Martins Amaewhule and the 26 others, continue to function as lawmakers until the Federal High Court decides on their status,” he explained.
Reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law and governance stability, the Rivers State Government urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them that governance would continue without disruption.