Posted 1/23/2024, 12:37:31 AM
Court Nullifies Rivers Budget, Sparks Political Crisis Between Governor and Lawmakers
- Federal High Court in Abuja nullifies Rivers State's 2024 budget of N800bn, orders governor to present it again to legislature
- Civil society organizations protest, say it would be unconstitutional for governor to present budget again
- Crisis erupted over attempt by pro-Wike lawmakers to impeach governor; they defected to APC
- Judge rules governor cannot interfere in affairs and funding of legislature
- Pro-Wike lawmakers lose seats after defection to APC, civil groups say