The Supreme Court has dealt a significant blow to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ordering him to pay a ₦2 million fine. This ruling comes on the heels of the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold a Federal High Court ruling that invalidated the N800 billion budget passed by the Edison Ehie-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The Court of Appeal had dismissed Fubara’s appeal, stating that it lacked merit. This latest development from the Supreme Court further solidifies the invalidation of the budget, which has been at the center of a contentious dispute.
Governor Fubara’s administration has been embroiled in a budget saga, with the Rivers State House of Assembly passing a budget that was later deemed invalid by the courts. The Supreme Court’s ruling against Fubara is a significant setback for his administration and may have implications for the state’s finances and governance.
