The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed a motion to decertify Celestine Omehia as Rivers State’s former governor.
The Leader of the House, Martin Amaewmule, moved the motion to overturn an earlier resolution of the 8th Assembly on June 30, 2015, which compelled the Executive Arm, led by Governor Nyesom Wike, to recognize Omehia as a former Governor and accord him all entitlements, privileges, and benefits.
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The Supreme Court’s 2007 decision to dismiss Celestine Omehia as Governor for not being the legitimately elected candidate in that year’s election, he claimed, would be bridged by the continued recognition of Omehia in that role.
The legislator also provided a copy of the Nigerian Weekly Law Report, which contains the historic ruling that expelled Omehia from office and recognized Rotimi Amaechi as the PDP candidate who was legitimately elected at the time and qualified to hold the position of governor.
He said the motion is being moved now to reverse the earlier resolution because the 9th Assembly has a better knowledge and particulars on the said Supreme Court Judgement.
Amaewmule who represents Obio/Akpor Constituency one submitted four prayers to the house for endorsement.
The prayers are that;
1. The House rescind its earlier resolution that Omehia be recognised.
2. Omehia ceases to use the title “HIS EXCELLENCY”
3. Omehia stops using the acronym “GSSRS”, meaning, Grand Service Star of Rivers State, which is a state honour meant for an incumbent and former Governors alone.
