February 28, 2025
The Rivers State Government has reacted to Friday’s supreme court judgement urging its citizens to remain calm and law-abiding as it was yet to get clarification from the legal team on the judgement.
The Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Joe Johnson, who made the remark in in Port Harcourt, urged the people to go about their legitimate businesses.
According to Johnson, “We have taken note of reports in the media regarding the recent judgment of the supreme court concerning the funds of Rivers State and the administration of local governments in the state.
“At this time, we are awaiting a detailed briefing on the implications of the judgment.
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“We will carefully evaluate the situation and determine the next steps to take in the best interest of Rivers State and its people.”
He said that the determination of the main issue of the defection of the 27 lawmakers was not before the Supreme Court but still pending at a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt.
“Since the issue of defection wasn’t on the table before the learned Justices, in their eyes, Amaewhule and the 26 others are still operating as lawmakers until that matter of defection comes before them.
“We assure you that we remain committed to upholding our mandate to protect the best interest and the rule of law in all matters affecting our dear state,” he stated.
