The Rivers State Government has replied to recent Supreme Court rulings over the state’s ongoing political disputes in a recent video that was posted on ESET TV. The government accepted the court’s verdict in a statement to the residents of Rivers State, stating that it disagreed with the result but reaffirmed its commitment to following the law.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The state government assured citizens that it has always operated within the bounds of the Constitution, due process, and the rule of law. It also emphasized that while errors may occur, there has been no deliberate attempt to violate legal principles.
The statement revealed that the government’s legal team expects to receive the certified true copies of the judgments by Friday, March 7, 2025. Upon receipt, the rulings will be carefully reviewed and implemented accordingly.
In response to the Supreme Court’s position on caretaker arrangements for local government councils, the state government has taken immediate steps to comply. The governor directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to assume control of the 23 local government councils pending the organization of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission.
Furthermore, outgoing local government chairmen have been instructed to formally hand over their offices to the HLGAs by Monday, March 3, 2025.
The government urged residents to remain calm and continue their lawful activities, assuring them that all necessary actions are being taken to maintain stability and move the state forward.
This development marks another critical phase in the state’s political landscape, as stakeholders await further legal and administrative actions following the Supreme Court’s verdict.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
