In a scathing rebuke, Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara called out certain “legal luminaries” who he accused of smearing their conscience and twisting the law to appease their paymasters.

The Governor made these remarks on Thursday at the opening of the 2024/2025 Legal Year and Re-Dedication Service in Port Harcourt.

“Some of you, you say you are legal luminaries. You know the truth, but you will go on air just to pacify your pay masters to turn the law upside down,” Governor Fubara declared.

He continued, “We all know the law when it comes to issues that have to do with the administration of governance in the state it is within the jurisdiction of the State High Court. It doesn’t matter whether you joined INEC, or Police. It is a state’s matter! I am not a lawyer, but I know that one. And you stand and say you are doing the right thing? God will judge you.”

The Governor cautioned that court judgments have significant implications and consequences, urging great care in making judicial pronouncements. “Because if you don’t do it here, you will have a big question to answer,” he warned.

Governor Fubara praised the Rivers State Judiciary, especially the High Court Divisions, for their support in keeping his administration going despite calculated opposition. He acknowledged threats, assaults, and frivolous petitions faced by some judicial officers in the state to coerce their compliance.

The Governor called on the judges to stay resolute, stand on the side of truth, and never compromise justice. He assured them of his administration’s unwavering support to uphold the cause of justice in Rivers State.

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