In a recent statement, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his determination following Thursday's Appeal Court judgment, as reported by Punch.

The court returned Martin Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers to the State House of Assembly.

The Appeal Court nullified the order of a Rivers State High Court.

This order had restrained Amaewhule and other lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, from acting as lawmakers.

The Appeal Court stated that only the Federal High Court has the jurisdiction to handle this matter.

Governor Fubara said he is not deterred or worried by this judgment.

He assured the public that his administration will continue to focus on critical infrastructure for the state's development.

After inspecting reconstruction work at the Zonal Hospital in Bori Town, Khana Local Government Area, Fubara gave this assurance. 

A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Nelson Chukwudi, was sent to newsmen.

Fubara addressed concerns expressed by Rivers people about the court's recent pronouncements.

“I know that a lot of you will be wondering what is going on and all that. The government has its challenges. If you go to the book of Psalm 23 verse 5, in the Bible, it says that God prepares a table before you; it can be before anybody. But there is an underlined word that should be noted there: it said ‘in the presence of your enemies’. So, it means that nothing comes easy. I want to assure every one of you and the good people of Rivers State, that we are not deterred. We have made our promises, and we will continue to give you good governance, no matter how difficult it is. But, like I said before, the worst is over. We are moving on to ensure that we continue to provide what is needed for the development of our state,” he said.