The Rivers State House of Assembly has once again vetoed Governor Fubara and enacted an amendment to the Rivers State Local Government Law.
The latest veto is coming after five previous vetoes.
The Assembly members gathered in the Hallowed Chamber with two items on the order paper for the day.
The Speaker Martin Amaewhule informed the House that the governor had refused to sign an amendment to the Local Government law, so they are empowered by the constitution to make progress and where necessary override the governor’s assent.
The House deliberated on the development with the member representing Akuku-Toru II, Loolo Opuende speaking.
Another lawmaker, Tekena Wellington, from Asari-Toru Constituency 1, however, took a legal approach and quoted from the constitution.
The Bill was voted upon by a show of hands and 22 members voted for the house to veto the governor with none either against or abstaining.
The Speaker explained that by this new amendment, the House has given themselves the power to extend the tenures of the elected LGA Chairmen by six months in the event of an inability of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission to conduct local government elections.
The lawmakers, in exercise of its power in the new law, appointed, screened and confirmed members of the commission.
Martin Amaewhule – Speaker, RSHA
Loolo Opuende – Member, RSHA