The Supreme Court’s path to stability in Rivers State

17 Mar 2025 09:28 am

Editorial

The Supreme Courts recent decision to uphold the election of Governor Nyesom Wike in Rivers State has brought stability and peace to the region. This ruling has put an end to months of political turmoil and uncertainty as the opposition party had challenged the legitimacy of the governors victory. The courts decision has been widely accepted by both the ruling party and the opposition which is a positive sign for the states future. It is also a testament to the strength and independence of the judiciary system in Nigeria. With this ruling Rivers State can now move forward and focus on development and progress.

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1) Rivers state has experienced serious political unrest over the past two years and this has undermine the development of the state has made governance difficult. Despite the ruling of the supreme court there has been no significant action by both political side involved to foster peace and resolved the political battle in the state. Do you think both parties will come to a resolution soon? 0
2) Governor Fubara was denied entry into the state house complex last week which is no news that its because of the political battle between the governor and the 27 assembly men led by the house speaker. The speaker of the house further denied getting any letter or notification from the governor in respect to the verdict made by the supreme court that the governor re-present the state budget . Who do you think then is defying the verdict of the supreme court, The governor or the assembly men? 0
3) Rumours have it that the political battle in rivers state has been nothing but a tussle for supremacy between the former governor and the current governor of the state. Many Nigerians have faulted the former governor and current minister of FCT Nyesom wike to be the man behind the political war in the state. Having served the state on two terms, many believe it time for him to leave the affairs of the state to it new governor just so he can focus on governance and serve the people of the state has he has sworn to do. Is the former governor really to be blamed for the political war that has crippled the state for the last two years? 0

1) Rivers state has experienced serious political unrest over the past two years and this has undermine the development of the state has made governance difficult. Despite the ruling of the supreme court there has been no significant action by both political side involved to foster peace and resolved the political battle in the state. Do you think both parties will come to a resolution soon?

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2) Governor Fubara was denied entry into the state house complex last week which is no news that its because of the political battle between the governor and the 27 assembly men led by the house speaker. The speaker of the house further denied getting any letter or notification from the governor in respect to the verdict made by the supreme court that the governor re-present the state budget . Who do you think then is defying the verdict of the supreme court, The governor or the assembly men?

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3) Rumours have it that the political battle in rivers state has been nothing but a tussle for supremacy between the former governor and the current governor of the state. Many Nigerians have faulted the former governor and current minister of FCT Nyesom wike to be the man behind the political war in the state. Having served the state on two terms, many believe it time for him to leave the affairs of the state to it new governor just so he can focus on governance and serve the people of the state has he has sworn to do. Is the former governor really to be blamed for the political war that has crippled the state for the last two years?

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