Hon. Solomon Bob, the representative for Abua/Odual and Ahoada East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has criticized human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, for what he described as a misleading interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the ongoing crisis in Rivers State.
In a statement issued yesterday, Bob expressed concern over Falana’s repeated public commentary on the Rivers State conflict, arguing that it misrepresents the court’s decision.
The lawmaker noted that on January 10, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Governor Siminilayi Fubara challenging the Court of Appeal’s verdict, which had upheld the earlier judgement by Justice Joseph Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1613/2023.
According to Bob, the judgement delivered by Justice Omotosho on January 22, 2024, addressed the core issues of the crisis, including the leadership and membership of the Rivers State House of Assembly and matters related to the presentation of the 2024 appropriation law or any submissions to the House of Assembly.
