The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 7-day deadline to resubmit the 2024 budget to the House. This directive was issued during the first session of the pro-Wike House on Monday after several months of inactivity. Meanwhile, a parallel session is being held by the House faction led by Victor Oko-Jumbo.

Previously, Fubara presented the budget to the Oko-Jumbo-led House, which is loyal to him, with his current Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, presiding as Speaker. The pro-Fubara lawmakers approved the budget, and the governor signed it into law, emphasizing its focus on economic development, inclusive growth, and addressing socio-economic inequality in the state.