ABUJA: Federal lawmakers from opposition political parties have thrown their weight behind the River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that he will continue to drive the wheel of governance in the state until the case on legality of decampment of 27 lawmakers which is presently at Appeal Court is decided.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its judgment affirming Martin Amaewhule as Speaker and recognising the Assembly as the properly constituted legislative body of the state.

On February 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria nullified the October 2024 local government elections in Rivers State, resulting in the removal of all serving local government chairmen. The court determined that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) violated the Electoral Act by continuing voter registration after announcing