Fubara fined N2m as Supreme Court dismisses appeal against Amaewhule-Led Assembly

February 10, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule.

The appeal was dismissed by a five-man panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, who also awarded a cost of two million naira against Governor Fubara.

The dismissal was a result of the withdrawal of the suit by Fubara’s counsel, Yusuf Ali. The court’s decision has significant implications for the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly, which has been a subject of controversy.

Governor Fubara’s appeal challenged the leadership of the assembly, but with the withdrawal of the suit, the court had no option but to dismiss the appeal.

The cost of two million naira awarded against the Governor will be payable to the Rivers State House of Assembly and Martin Amaewhule.