By Hagxy Don
The brewing political showdown in Rivers State has escalated as the state government boldly rejected the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the House of Assembly, demanding a re-presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill.
The ultimatum, spearheaded by Speaker Martins Amaewhule on Monday, followed the Supreme Court’s ruling that reinstated the lawmakers. However, the government, in a letter dated March 5, 2025, dismissed the directive, stating that no formal communication had been received from the Assembly regarding the matter.
According to the government’s response, neither the governor’s office, the deputy governor’s office, nor the Accountant-General’s office has been formally notified of the Assembly’s resolution as of Tuesday, March 4.
Additionally, the government emphasized that its legal team is still awaiting the certified true copy of the Supreme Court judgment, asserting that once obtained, the governor would take appropriate action in the interest of the people.
This latest development signals a deepening crisis in Rivers State, as both arms of government brace for a potential constitutional standoff.