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Pro-Wike Lawmakers Override Fubara, Enact Service Commission Law

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The face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly took a new twist on Friday as the majority of the lawmakers enacted a new law without the governor’s assent.

The new law is the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission Amendment Law.

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Of the 27 lawmakers said to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, 24 who were present during the emergency plenary on Friday overrode the Governor.

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This followed an observation by the House Majority Leader, Hon Major Jack, that the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission amendment law, which was sent to the Governor on February 19, 2024 had yet to be assented to by Governor Fubara.

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The leader stated, “Mr Speaker, I draw the notice of this House that since then, 30 days have elapsed. Let me go to the Constitution Section 100 (4) where a Bill is presented to the Governor for assent he shall within 30 days thereof signify that he assents or withholds assent.

“Mr. Speaker, having given this letter to the governor, I’m bringing it to the notice of this house that the 30 days have elapsed.”

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Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, then called for a debate, and members of the Assembly argued that Section 100 (5) be invoked so that the House can override the governor.

Following the voting, the speaker stated, “Those that voted for, 24, against, nil, abstention, nil. By this voting, 24 members are far and above two-thirds, and what this means is that we have surpassed the constitutional requirements for overriding the assent of the governor.

“By this, the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission is hereby passed, and the assent of the governor is no longer required for it to be law in this state.”

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This is the second time the Pro-Wike lawmakers will override the state governor.

In January, the House enacted four laws after they said the governor declined his assent to them.

The implication of this law is that the House of Assembly now has the powers to appoint a Chairman and members of the Assembly Service Commission, even as it places the Clerk at par with the State Head of Service, and places the Deputy Clerk and Secretary of the Assembly Service Commission at par with Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service.

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‘Peace Has Returned To Rivers’ — Wike, Fubara Speak After Meeting Tinubu

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After months of political tension and division in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have publicly declared an end to their rift, assuring residents that peace has finally returned.

The truce followed a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday night, where both leaders, along with other stakeholders, reached a resolution to work together for the state’s progress.

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Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expressed gratitude to God for the breakthrough.

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Wike said, “I want to give God the glory that today is the 26th of June 2025, that peace has finally returned to the state. We all agreed to work together with the governor, and the governor also agreed to work together with all of us. We are members of the same political family.”

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He acknowledged that disagreements are part of politics but emphasised that the resolution marked a fresh start for the state.

He said, “Just like humans, you have disagreements, and then you also have a time to also settle your disagreements, and that has been finally concluded today, and we have come to report to Mr President that is what we have agreed.

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“So for me, everything is over, and I enjoin everybody to work together with everybody. There is no more acrimony; there is nothing to say. We have disagreed; we have all agreed on everything, so thank God. For me, it’s a day we have to thank almighty God.”

Governor Fubara, who also spoke to journalists, said the return of peace is crucial to the state’s development.

He said, “For me, it’s very important that this day has come to be. What we need for the progress of Rivers State is peace, and by the special grace of God this night, with the help of Mr President and the agreement of the leaders of the state, peace has returned to Rivers State.”

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Fubara pledged to do everything within his power to sustain the peace, describing it as a step toward lasting stability and governance in the oil-rich state.

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INEC Fixes Voter Registration Resumption Dates For Anambra Election, Nationwide

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will resume in Anambra on July 17 and nationwide on Aug. 18.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at the commission’s quarterly meeting with political parties on Thursday in Abuja.

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Yakubu said that in view of the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra, the CVR exercise would be held at two levels.

He said the exercise would commence in the 326 wards across the state on July 8 and end on July 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, including the weekend.

READ ALSO: Anambra Governorship: INEC Publishes Final List, Announces Date For Campaign

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During the registration period, new voters as well as those who wish to transfer their registration to Anambra from other states of the federation or from one location to another within the state will have the opportunity to do so.

“Similarly, registered voters whose Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) were lost or damaged will have the opportunity to apply for replacement.

“Uncollected PVCs from previous registrations will also be available for collection at the registration centres.

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“Interested eligible Nigerian citizens are encouraged to appear in person to register,” he said.

The INEC chairman, however, explained that the online pre-registration option is currently unavailable.

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Yakubu added that voter registration and compilation of the voters’ register must be completed not later than 90 days before the date fixed for the election as provided by law.

For the nationwide CVR, the commission has approved resumption of the online and in-person registration of voters in all states of the federation.

“The online pre-registration will start on Aug. 18, while the in-person registration will follow on Aug. 25.

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“The exercise will be held simultaneously in all states and the FCT as well as the 774 Local Government Area offices nationwide,” he said.

Yakubu said the detailed schedule of activities would be released soon.
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2027: Drama As Two ‘ADA’ Emerge In INEC’s List Of 110 Party Registration Bids

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Two political associations seeking registration as political parties have submitted identical acronyms to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

According to Vanguard, the first is the All Democratic Alliance, ADA, being promoted by Chief Akin Ricketts and said to be one of the special purpose vehicles that the anti-Tinubu coalition is seeking to use as a platform in the 2027 general election.

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While the Ricketts ADA is 109 on the INEC list, the other ADA, Advanced Democratic Alliance, is 110, the last one the list unveiled by the electoral umpire.

This second ADA has Alhaji Ahmadu Suleiman as Protem Chairman and Zipporah Pius Miracles as Secretary.

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The Ricketts ADA has its national headquarters at Ground Floor, UAC Complex, Plot 273 Samuel Adesujo Ademulegun Street, CBD, Abuja, FCT.

Suleiman’s ADA has its national headquarters at 1 Frandriance Close, Off Oda Crescent, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, no fewer than 110 political associations have written to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, seeking registration as political parties.

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