The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged a reversal of a Supreme Court judgment withholding federal allocations to Rivers State. According to Amb. Godknows Igali, this could handicap the state’s operations and vital social services. This decision follows Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s controversial work with a fraction of the state assembly members. (Source: Daily Post)
Igali highlighted the ruling’s severe implications on state functionality and citizen welfare. He called on the Supreme Court to reassess its decision, emphasising the reliance on federal allocations in Nigerian governance. This situation underscores the potential for social unrest if financial flows are interrupted—a pattern seen in previous controversial court rulings.
Key Takeaways:
- The Supreme Court’s decision could impact Rivers State’s financial and social landscape.
- PANDEF wants the Court to reconsider the judgment affecting federal allocations.
- Dependence on federal funding in Nigeria poses risks if disrupted.
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