Boma Achenimie 
The Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly has shut down all expenditures of the Rivers State government until Governor Siminalayi Fubara presents his budget before the House.
It would be recalled that in December 2023, the governor signed the budget of 800 billion Naira into law after presenting it before lawmakers led by the former factional Speaker, Mr Edison Ehie.
This comes after the expiration of the 7-day ultimatum the faction gave to Governor Fubara to present the 2024 budget before the House.
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The decision followed Major Jack’s motion informing the House about the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum given to the governor to present the 2024 budget before the House.
The Martin Amaewhule-led assembly therefore resolved that Governor Fubara is no longer allowed to approve or authorize expenditure from the consolidated revenue fund of the state, nor are ministries permitted to spend public funds until the 2024 budget is presented.
