The Rivers State Government has accused pro-Wike lawmakers of obstructing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s efforts to implement the Supreme Court ruling on the state’s political crisis. Commissioner Joe Johnson alleged that the Assembly ignored official communications, issued ultimatums, and acted in bad faith, fueling ongoing political tensions in the state.
The Rivers State Government has accused the State House of Assembly of deliberately obstructing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s efforts to implement the Supreme Court ruling on the state’s political crisis.
Commissioner for Information Joe Johnson criticized the lawmakers for allegedly refusing to acknowledge official correspondences from the governor’s office. He claimed that multiple attempts to engage the Assembly had been ignored, with video evidence and newspaper publications confirming the state government’s attempts to communicate.
Johnson dismissed accusations that Fubara was stalling the implementation of the court ruling, arguing that the governor remained committed to peace. He noted that the governor had already complied with key aspects of the ruling, such as facilitating the transition from elected local government chairmen to appointed administrators.
The commissioner also accused the Assembly of acting in bad faith by issuing ultimatums and calling for investigations into the state’s Chief Judge, moves he described as politically motivated and intended to create instability. He insisted that the lawmakers’ actions were self-serving and not in the interest of Rivers residents.
Political tensions in Rivers State have remained high, with the pro-Wike faction in the Assembly frequently at odds with Fubara’s administration. The ongoing crisis has raised concerns about governance and stability in the oil-rich state, with analysts warning that the impasse could further escalate if not resolved through political dialogue.
