BREAKING: Fubara Sends Invitation To Speaker Amaewhule, Rivers Assembly Members, Details Emerge

BREAKING: Fubara Sends Invitation To Speaker Amaewhule, Rivers Assembly Members, Details Emerge

  • The political crisis rocking Rivers State has taken a new dimension following the judgement of the Supreme Court
  • Governor Siminialayi Fubara appears to have taken to the apex court judgement as he has sent an invitation to the Rivers state house of assembly
  • Fubara, in a letter issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, invited the Martins Amaewhule-led assembly for a crucial meeting

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Governor Siminialayi Fubara has invited the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other lawmakers to a meeting at Government House, Port Harcourt.

The Office of the Secretary to the State Government issued the invitation letter dated March 7, 2025.

Governor Sim Fubara calls Rivers speaker, assembly members for meeting
Governor Sim Fubara officially addressed Martin Amaewhule as the Speaker of the Assembly for the first time. Photo credit: Sir Sim Fubara
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As reported by The Nation, this is the first time Fubara has officially addressed Amaewhule as the Speaker of the Assembly.

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“And he has, therefore, directed to invite you and your colleagues, the Honourable members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, to a meeting,”

According to the invitation letter, Fubara asked the lawmakers to meet with him around 10:00 am at his office on Monday, March 10.

The agenda includes discussions on providing a suitable space for the Assembly’s sittings and settling outstanding remuneration and allowances.

Other include the presentation of the 2025 budget, and addressing other matters vital to the state’s progress.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Fubara reacted to the 48-hour ultimatum to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill.

Fubara was given the ultimatum to re-present the 2025 budget to Speaker Martins Amaewhule-led assembly after the Supreme Court judgement.

The Rivers state government said it will not honiur the ultimatum as it has not received official letter conveying the summon.

Legit.ng also reported that Fubara revealed those backing and supporting him amidst the political crisis rocking the state.

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Govrenor Fubara said he has the support and backing of the people of Rivers State who have been standing with him.

The PDP governor assured the people that his administration will continue to do what is right to make life better for the residents.

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.

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