• Membership
  • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Store
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition
No Result
View All Result
The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home News

Rivers Assembly orders former governor to refund N696m to state coffers

Stephen Jombo by Stephen Jombo
January 20, 2025
in News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0
Rivers
0
SHARES
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on WhatsAppShare on Pinterest

By Chris Ezeonoh,

 

ADVERTISEMENT
The crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) occasioned by the after-effect of its presidential primaries and choice of running mate to its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is strangely having more ripple effects in the Rivers State chapter of the party.

Governor Wike who is at the center of the crisis, amidst the spirited moves being made by the PDP hierarchy to appease him is rather digging more pits for his perceived political ‘enemies’ to be swallowed.

Aside from holding the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar by the jugulars with his co-governors, the G-five, Wike has also descended on his former allies in Rivers State, deploying all weapons in his arsenal to frustrate them.

The latest in the quest to deconstruct his former allies in the state is the motion passed Thursday by the ‘tethered’ State House of Assembly de-recognizing Sir Celestine Omehia as former governor of the state.

Recall that the Supreme Court in 2007 had sacked Omehia as governor declaring that the law did not recognize him as governor following the circumstances that threw him up as then governorship candidate of PDP in the state. In Omehia’s place, the apex court ordered that Chibuike Amaechi who was validly nominated as the governorship candidate of PDP should be sworn in as governor.

However, when Wike ascended to the position of governor in 2015, he and the state Assembly gave recognition to Omehia as governor and paid him all entitlements due to elected governors including enlisting him as a beneficiary of the pension scheme for past governors.

The bubble however burst when Wike took on Atiku and the leadership of PDP over his failed bid to become the party’s presidential flag bearer and declared ‘war’ on whosoever had sympathy for Atiku.

Known figures in Rivers PDP including former Deputy Speaker of the House of Reps, Hon. Austine Opara, former minister of Transport, Dr. Abiye Sekibo, Senator Lee Maeba, Celestine Omehia, among others who refused to toe Wike’s line were declared persona non grata by the governor.

Read Also: APC candidate tackles Akwa Ibom REC over party primaries

The motion by the Assembly to derecognize Omehia according to insiders is not unconnected to the stand-off between Governor Wike and his former allies in the state over their resolve to support Atiku’s presidential bid against Wike’s position.

The Leader of the House, Hon. Martin Amaewhule who moved the motion contended that the House did not have a copy of the Supreme Court judgment which removed Omehia as governor at the time it called for his recognition.

Amaewhule who represents Obio-Akpor Constituency (I) presented four prayers in the motion including that Mr. Omehia should refund all monetary entitlements he has so far received from the state government as of September 2022, including the sum of N600 million in benefits and N96.6 million in pension within seven days.

He also said that Omehia ceases to be addressed as ‘His Excellency’ henceforth.

The House unanimously adopted the motion.

Meanwhile, Governor Wike is to sign the instrument on cancellation of the recognition of Sir Celestine Omehia as a former governor of Rivers State.

The cancellation of the recognition is sequel to the resolution of the Rivers State House of Assembly adopted on Thursday, 6th October 2022 to derecognize Sir Celestine Omehia as a former governor of the State.

A statement issued by the Special Assistant Media to the governor, Kelvin Ebiri on Thursday said the signing will take place in Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday, 7th October 2022 by 12 noon.

Follow Us on Facebook

Previous Post

Ondo to commence biometric registration for artisans

Next Post

Ezekwesili, others to grace SPPG 2nd convocation – CEO

Stephen Jombo

Stephen Jombo

Next Post
Ezekwesili

Ezekwesili, others to grace SPPG 2nd convocation – CEO

About The Trumpet

The Trumpet is a Nigerian based national news media, owned, trademarked and operated by Elomaz Communications Limited with headquarters in FCT-Abuja and regional offices in Lagos and Delta States

Follow Us

Resources

  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition

Recent News

NEMA sensitises stakeholders on prevention of tanker fire outbreaks

NEMA sensitises stakeholders on prevention of tanker fire outbreaks

June 13, 2025
Chuba Okadigbo, international airport resumes, Onueke Ezza South LGA, Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Ebonyi State

Chuba Okadigbo international airport resumes, records first flight

June 13, 2025
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact us
  • About Us

© 2025 The Trumpet News Papers - Developed by VIS Nigeria.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Breaking News
    • Headlines
    • Metro
    • Health
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Ecommerce
    • Economy
    • Start-up
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Religion
    • Columnists
    • Contributors
    • Editorial
  • Global
    • Climate
    • Culture
    • Tourism
    • Technology
    • Weather
    • Social Media
  • e-Edition

© 2025 The Trumpet News Papers - Developed by VIS Nigeria.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Go to mobile version
Verified by MonsterInsights