It also said contrary to reports in the media, the apex court’s verdict did not cede the oil wells or area to Rivers State.
Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ayibaina Duba, who gave the explanation said the clarification was necessary to dispel erroneous reports and misinformation.
He explained the Supreme Court, by its decision, only advised Bayelsa to await the ruling of the Appeal Court where it also filed an appeal seeking to nullify the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered in favour of Rivers on the disputed oil wells.
