The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday held its plenary, demanding a review of how funds were spent on projects and programmes during the six-month emergency period when Ebok Ete Ibas held sway as the Sole Administrator.
The call which is contained in a motion, sponsored by nine members, including the House Leader, Leader, Major Jack, Deputy Leader Hon. Linda Somiari-Stewart, and seven others, was unanimously adopted by all 26 members present.
Jack recalled that one of the gains of the emergency period was the successful conduct of the August 30 Local Government elections that produced 23 Chairmen and Councillors.
Reports say, Jack highlighted several contracts that were awarded and funded from the state’s Consolidated Revenue Account by the outgone Administrator, making it necessary to establish a clear picture of what transpired.
He, appealed to the Assembly leadership to work with Governor Siminialayi Fubara on a new financial plan that reflects the aspirations of Rivers people, since the legislature neither saw nor contributed to the budget implemented under the emergency rule, which ended midnight on Wednesday September 17th 2025.
He also urged the governor to forward the list of commissioner nominees for the constitution of the State Executive Council, in line with the Constitution and the peace agreement that restored democratic institutions in the State.
Suming up debates, the Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, after a voice vote that was backed by all members backed, said the Assembly would formally write the governor to request the names of commissioner nominees and a fresh budget proposal.
