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On Monday, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State staunchly defended himself against allegations of wrongdoing, asserting that he has not committed any offense justifying impeachment by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
While addressing his supporters at the Assembly Complex, he challenged his accusers, saying, “Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offense I have committed to warrant any impeachment.”
Governor Fubara assured the people of the state that they would continue to receive the benefits of democracy. He stated, “Let me assure the people of Rivers that I will continue to ensure that you receive the dividends of democracy. At the appropriate time, I will address the press.”
A new crisis unfolded within the Rivers Assembly, with rumors of a looming impeachment procedure against Fubara, as the House removed its leader, Edison Ehie, on Monday. The House members, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, served an impeachment notice to Fubara before they evacuated the premises due to tear gas being fired outside the Complex.
Addressing his supporters who protested outside the Assembly Complex, the governor vehemently declared that he had not engaged in any actions warranting impeachment proceedings by the Assembly.
The development occurred shortly after a fire broke out at the Assembly Complex on Sunday night. While it remained unclear if the fire was related to the political discord, rumors of a long-standing rift between Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, have been circulating for some time.
