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Nigerians React As Rivers State Elders Condemn-Attempted Impeachment Of Governor Fubara And Lawmakers’ Defection
Upset by the political turmoil in Rivers State, the elders and leaders of the state, led by former Governor Chief Rufus Ada-George, have voiced their dissatisfaction with the attempt to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara…..CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The leaders also criticized the recent defection of 27 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in the State House of Assembly.
These sentiments were conveyed in a communique issued after an emergency meeting of the elders and leaders in Port Harcourt on Sunday and shared with the media. The document, signed by Ada-George, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, the pioneer spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, and 12 others, expressed dismay at the lack of response from both Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to their letters seeking an audience on the escalating political crisis.
The elders found the political developments, including the bombing of the state House of Assembly on October 29, 2023, and the alleged attack on Fubara by security agents on October 30, 2023, to be both embarrassing and perilous.
The communique emphasized, “The attempt to impeach the Governor of Rivers State barely about six months in office without explaining to the good people of the state the reasons and infractions of law is unacceptable.”
The elders condemned all forms of violence and lawlessness in Rivers State, calling for a thorough investigation into the crisis and justice for those responsible. They also urged the prompt rebuilding of the Rivers State House of Assembly, which was demolished by the state government.
Expressing concern about the alleged manipulation of legal instruments outside Rivers State to create chaos, the elders rejected the reported premeditated court ruling by Justice Donatus Okorowo of Federal High Court 8 Abuja. This ruling was reportedly sought by pro-Wike former lawmakers to impede the declaration of vacant seats and legitimize the illegal impeachment of Governor Fubara.
The elders urged the judiciary and security agencies to exercise caution in their roles to prevent further escalation of tensions in Rivers State. In conclusion, they appealed to President Bola Tinubu to build on his earlier intervention, emphasizing the potential broader consequences of inaction beyond Rivers State to the Niger Delta region and the Federal Government.
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Recent political agreements between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have reportedly stalled the passage of the state’s ₦1.854 trillion appropriation bill. Sources indicate that while a deal paved the way for the budget’s presentation following a prolonged political crisis, implementation disputes regarding lawmakers’ entitlements and unfulfilled commitments have delayed its approval.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike also addressed the friction during a media chat, alleging that the governor has not met the majority of the reconciliation terms. Meanwhile, civil society leaders have expressed concern that the prolonged legislative delay could slow down infrastructure development, youth programs, and the execution of vital capital projects across the state.
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Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dan Etete, has strongly refuted claims made in a new memoir suggesting former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, died during a sexual encounter. In a statement titled “Twenty-Eight Years On, Still No Evidence,” Etete dismissed the account from retired SSS officer Dennis Amachree as “unverified, unsupported, and unconvincing.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Amachree had alleged in his book DSS @40 that Abacha suffered fatal cardiac arrest while with a woman in the Presidential Villa in 1998. Challenging the memoir’s timeline, Etete questioned why such a significant event lacks supporting documentation, including post-mortem results, the identity of the alleged woman, or investigative records. He argued that historical accounts of a Head of State’s death should not rely solely on decades-old memories.
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However, when asked about the alleged group and why he would establish it while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fadahunsi rejected the claims.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain denied calling for the killing of political opponents, stressing that he opposed political violence and intimidation.
He said, “Which group? How will I rent somebody’s house and make it a terrorist house? I didn’t make my house in the village; I didn’t make my house in the town. Have I ever killed anybody? Where is the killer squad?”
“I did not say they should be killed. Whether Accord or PDP or APC, they are all my constituents; they are all my members. They know what they are doing.
“I don’t preach violence, but when it is hot, I will tell them, ‘Enough of killing.’ He should leave my people alone.”
Fadahunsi also described the viral video on ‘kill Accord Party members’ as a manipulated recording and accused political opponents of trying to portray him as supporting violence.
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