Politics
Victory for Wike as appeal court gives crucial ruling against Fubara
The ongoing legal battle, now poised for the Supreme Court, underscores the deepening rift between Governor Fubara and key political forces within the state.
In a fresh twist, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of Martins Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, sparking celebration within the political camp of Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister and influential Rivers politician.
The court’s decision, which declared Amaewhule’s Assembly faction as the rightful body to pass the 2024 budget, has prompted Governor Siminalayi Fubara to challenge the ruling at the Supreme Court.
Governor Fubara expressed strong disagreement with the judgment, highlighting his administration’s commitment to seek redress.
“The Court of Appeal may have ruled on an issue that was not properly before it,” stated Danagogo Iboroma, Rivers State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, who signed the statement confirming the governor’s intention to appeal.
The Court of Appeal’s decision dismisses the governor’s appeal and reaffirms the lower court’s ruling that Amaewhule’s faction constitutes the valid Assembly leadership.
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It further censured the Fubara administration, asserting that budget expenditures made without the approval of Amaewhule’s Assembly are “illegal.”
The court also imposed a fine of ₦500,000 on Governor Fubara for what it described as a “blatant disregard for court orders.”
The court did not hold back in its criticism, noting, “The Governor of Rivers State has the passion to disobey court orders, which is unbecoming of someone with good culture.”
This firm stance against Fubara’s actions has heightened tensions as his administration scrambles to file a stay of execution on the ruling.
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Amid the political turmoil, the governor appealed for calm, urging Rivers residents to dismiss what he described as “fake news” intended to mislead the public.
“His Excellency, the Governor of Rivers State, urges the good people of Rivers State to ignore the purveyors of fake news,” emphasised the Attorney-General’s statement.
The ongoing legal battle, now poised for the Supreme Court, underscores the deepening rift between Governor Fubara and key political forces within the state.
Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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