The Supreme Court has prohibited CBN from disbursing funds to the Rivers State Government. Additionally, the court has directed Amaewhule to reconvene with all elected members of the assembly.

The Supreme Court has annulled the elections of all local government chairpersons who were elected in the October 2024 elections organized by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has recently issued significant rulings affecting Rivers State:

1. Prohibition of Fund Disbursement to Rivers State Government: The Court has barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other relevant agencies from releasing funds to the Rivers State government. This decision stems from the state’s failure to comply with previous court orders, which the Court described as a blatant disregard for judicial authority.
2. Annulment of Local Government Elections: In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court nullified the local government elections conducted on October 5, 2024, by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The ruling favored an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the legitimacy of the elections.

These rulings have profound implications for the governance and administrative operations within Rivers State, potentially leading to a restructuring of local government leadership and financial management practices.

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