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Oko-Jumbo-Led Rivers Assembly Challenges Court Of Appeal Over Expulsion Reversal

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Oko-Jumbo-Led Rivers Assembly Challenges Court Of Appeal Over Expulsion ReversalThe leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly, headed by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo, has announced their intention to appeal the recent Court of Appeal decision in Abuja, which overturned the expulsion of Martin Amaewhule and 24 other members from the assembly.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During a plenary session convened on Friday at the temporary chamber located in the Government House in Port Harcourt, Speaker Oko-Jumbo expressed his disagreement with the appellate court’s ruling.

“We firmly believe that the Court of Appeal erred in its judgment,” he stated, underscoring the assembly’s decision to escalate the matter to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Oko-Jumbo informed the assembly that their legal team had already lodged an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision. This marks the next phase in the ongoing legal battle concerning the legitimacy of the assembly members’ expulsion and the jurisdiction of the courts.

Amidst the legal and political turmoil, the assembly proceeded with legislative business during the session, deliberating on two significant bills.

The bills in question are the “Rivers State Emergency Management Agency Bill, 2024” and the “Rivers State Transport Reform Bill, 2024,” sponsored by Sokari Goodboy and Deputy Speaker Adolphus Timothy, respectively. These bills aim to address crucial aspects of state management and transport reforms.

The entire statement reads, “On December 11, 2023, Martin Amaewhule and his 24 associates defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressive Congress. On December 13, 2023, Rt. Hon Edison Ehie, as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, declared their seats vacant.

“To date, no court in Nigeria has overturned Rt. Hon Edison Ehie’s declaration.

“Despite their defection and the vacancy of their seats, Martin Amaewhule and the 24 others continued to claim membership in the RSHA. Legitimate members of the RSHA filed Suit No. PHC/1512/CS/2024 against Martin Amaewhule & 24 others in the Rivers State High Court, which issued orders restraining them.

“Dissatisfied with the rulings of the Rivers State High Court, Martin Amaewhule & 24 others appealed to the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, under Appeal No. CA/PH/198/2024.

“On July 4, 2024, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal on the grounds that the Rivers State High Court lacked jurisdiction to hear Suit No. PHC/1512/CS/2024 and struck it out.

“The Court of Appeal did not declare that Martin Amaewhule & 24 others did not defect from the PDP to APC, nor did it declare them still members of the RSHA.

“We firmly believe that the Court of Appeal erred in holding that the Rivers State High Court lacked jurisdiction over Suit No. PHC/1512/CS/2024. Consequently, we have instructed our legal team to appeal the judgment to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

“There cannot be two Houses of Assembly in Rivers State or any state in Nigeria. This House of Assembly, with me as Speaker, is the only legitimate House of Assembly in Rivers State.

“Despite their claims, Martin Amaewhule & 24 others are no longer members of the Rivers State House of Assembly until a court of competent jurisdiction determines otherwise.

“Once again, we, the legitimate members of the RSHA, call on the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct a bye-election promptly to fill the vacant seats in the RSHA.

“We urge the general public to disregard Martin Amaewhule & 24 others and their claims of being members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.”

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Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured citizens that the federal government will soon overcome the nation’s security challenges through a renewed, proactive strategy by security forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio emphasized that safety is vital for economic growth, noting that no local business or foreign investor can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. He highlighted that security agencies have transitioned from a reactive stance to taking the fight directly to the enclaves of criminals, bandits, and insurgents.

Key highlights from his address include:

  • Collective Responsibility: Akpabio stressed that military hardware alone cannot end criminality, urging citizens to partner with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence.

  • Economic and Banking Resilience: He declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has shifted from survival to absolute dominance, becoming one of the safest and most technologically advanced in Africa.

  • Reforms Yielding Results: He credited ongoing bank recapitalisation and financial reforms for ending the era where banks could suddenly collapse and cause depositors to lose their savings.

Ultimately, the Senate President maintained that a combination of proactive security operations, economic reforms, and civic cooperation will drive Nigeria’s path toward lasting recovery and national development.

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‘So Many In A Cell – Gov Bago Breaks Silence On Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has addressed the tragic deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Severe Overcrowding: Governor Bago confirmed that NSCDC holding facilities were severely overcrowded, stating that “so many [were] in a cell” designed for a much smaller capacity.

  • Potential Causes Under Investigation: While highlighting the dangerous overcrowding, the governor also pointed to possible poisoning as a contributing factor, citing the victims’ foam-filled mouths and the presence of chemical substances at the arrest site.

  • Accountability and Autopsies: The state government has suspended the NSCDC Commandant and his team. Investigations, including autopsies and toxicology reports, are being conducted by multiple agencies, including the police and DSS.

  • Call for Calm: Governor Bago ordered the closure of the mining site in question and appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid unrest as the investigation proceeds.

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“POLITICAL BLOODSHED: Notorious Gunmen Assassinate Popular Enugu Politician In Midnight Ambush!”

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Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, a well-known politician in Enugu State also known as Okanga Moo, has been brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Nsukka Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Attack: Oloto was reportedly ambushed and killed on Thursday evening inside his residence located in the Odenigbo area of Nsukka.

  • Confirmation: Social media influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi confirmed the tragic incident on Facebook, stating that the politician was brutally attacked and cut into pieces.

  • Police Status: At the time of reporting, the exact circumstances surrounding the assassination remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command has yet to release an official statement.

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