Taiwo Popoola
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has again, written to the Martins Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly requesting to re-present the 2025 budget following the ruling of the Supreme Court.
In a letter communicated was dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, the governor proposed Wednesday, March 19, 2025 as a new date to re-present the controversial budget.
He, however, said the lawmakers may come up with any other date convenient for them.
Urban Express News Online recalls that Governor Fubara, who was at the Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to re-present the budget, was prevented from accessing the facility.
In the latest request, Governor Fubara said his decision was in compliance with the recent judgement of the apex court.
“The Supreme Court has directed that all arms of government should exercise their powers and perform their duties within the ambit of the Constitution and ordinary laws of our country, and this we must do to end the lingering stalemate and advance the progress of our state and the well-being of our people.
“No matter the depth of our differences, we believe the interests of the state and our people should take priority over political conflicts.
“Against this background, it is my pleasure to again notify you, Mr. Speaker, of my desire and intention to present the 2025 Budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday, 19th March 2025, by 11.00 a.m. or any other date within March 2025 that you may consider convenient.
“Thank you for the kind consideration of my request by the House, and please accept, Mr. Speaker, the assurance of my highest regards”, the letter added.
