The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has nullified and set aside the passage of the 2024 Rivers State budget by Edison Ehie.
Justice James Omotosho in a judgment recognizes Martin Amaewhule, as the authentic speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The court held that the National Assembly has no power to take over the activities of the Rivers State House of Assembly when it still performs its legislative duties.
The inspector general of police has been ordered to give protection to Martin Amaewhule.
Governor Fubara is to present the budget to the legally constituted House of Assembly under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule.
The withholding of the state House of Assembly funds by the governor is unconstitutional
Governor Fubara is restrained from frustrating the activities of the House of Assembly under Mr Amaewhule.
The redeployment of the Clerk and deputy Clerk by the governor is null and void.
