The Supreme Court has finally affirmed that Siminalaye Fubara is the authentic Governor of Rivers State.
There is celebrations in the air everywhere in Port Harcourt, Rivers State as a result of the Victory at the Supreme court , confirming Gov. Sim Fubara as the Governor of the State.
It's believed that the victory is beyond party affiliation, but for the good people of the state who are yearning for speedy human capital development of the state , which has been lacking for over 10 years.
The people now sing songs of victory, and referring to Sim Fubara as the Peoples Governor.
What a show of Love .
The judgement was given in a unanimous decision by a five (5 ) man panel today Thursday, 25th January, 2024.
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun the led counsel dismissed the case as lacking in merit.
The APC Gubernatorial Candidate for the 2023 election had earlier challenged the victory of the PDP Candidate Gov. Sim Fubara.
Tonye Cole, alleged that Fubara did not validly resign his previous position as required by the law, before the election was held.
Thus, he alleged that Sim continued to sign documents as Accountant-General of the State, after he was nominated as the Gubernatorial Candidate of the PDP for the Governorship Election, in 2023.
Cole , also alleged that the Rivers State governorship poll was marred by corrupt practices, insisting that it was not conducted in substantial compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act 2022.
The court held that Cole did not establish that the election was not conducted in compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022.