Supreme Court Orders CBN to Freeze Rivers State Government Funds, ordered Martin Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately with all elected members
The Supreme Court orders Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop release of funds to Rivers State government forthwith until a proper House of Assembly is constituted.
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately stop the release of funds to the Rivers State government. This decision is pending the constitution of a proper House of Assembly in the state.
According to the court’s ruling, the CBN is directed to freeze all funds meant for the Rivers State government until a legitimate House of Assembly is put in place. This move is aimed at addressing the ongoing political crisis in the state and ensuring that the government is held accountable for its actions.
In addition to the CBN directive, the Supreme Court also ordered Martin Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately with all elected members of the House of Assembly. This ruling is expected to bring some semblance of order to the state’s governance structure, which has been embroiled in controversy in recent times.
The Supreme Court’s decision is seen as a significant development in the ongoing political saga in Rivers State. It remains to be seen how the state government and the CBN will respond to the court’s ruling. One thing is certain, however: the people of Rivers State will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds.
The court also ordered Martin Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately with all elected members.
