Rivers assembly passes motion to derecognise Omehia as ex-governor
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The Rivers house of assembly has passed a motion to derecognise Celestine Omehia as a former governor of the state.
It could be recalled that Omehia was governor of Rivers from May 29, 2007, to October 25, 2007.
His election was annulled by the supreme court while minister of transportation, Rotimi Ameachi was declared the winner of the state governorship election.
Despite the supreme court judgement, Omehia was recognised as a former governor of the state by Nyesom Wike, the incumbent governor, in 2015, and accorded all entitlements
The motion to derecognise him was moved by leader of the house, Martin Amaewmule during plenary on Thursday.
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Amaewmule asked the house to stop Omehia from using the title “His Excellency” and the acronym “GSSRS” (Grand Service Star of Rivers State) which is a state honour meant for an incumbent and former governors.
He also asked that Omehia be made to refund all monetary entitlements received from the state government, especially the sum of N600 million in benefits and N96.5 million pension that he has so far received.
