Governor Fubara Declares Oko-Jumbo-Led Assembly as Rivers State’s Authentic Legislature
Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara has affirmed the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House of Assembly as the legitimate legislative body in the state. This declaration was made during the signing of the 2025 N1.1 trillion Appropriation Bill into law.
PulseNets learned that Governor Fubara dismissed the recognition of Martins Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the governor, these individuals are no longer considered members of the state legislature.
He said:
“I want to say this may be for some persons somewhere who are still mixing up issues. We have only one Assembly and that Assembly is headed by Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo.
“A group of friends about nine months ago embarked on what is called a sea-bared journey. Halfway through the vessel, while they were coasting, they realized that they were entering the den of devils and sharks, and they now want to retreat.
“It is too late, and the truth is that we are not going back. We have given them enough room for peace. There is no governor in Nigeria that can take the kind of insult I took from those set of people.”
Governor Fubara further stated:
“As it stands now, our major target is the interest of Rivers State and to continue defending the integrity of governance. As long as I am concerned, we have moved on.”
Speaking to PulseNets, the governor expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to the success of the legislative process. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to prioritizing the interests of Rivers State.
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“Let me thank everyone who has made this possible. We made a promise to you that we will continue to keep the interest of Rivers State first. Now that this bill has been signed, I can assure you that every projection in it, we will kick-start it so that the record of performance that was accorded this administration in 2024 will be higher this year, 2025,” Fubara concluded.
PulseNets reported that the governor’s remarks solidify his administration’s focus on advancing governance and ensuring accountability for the state’s future.
