In the midst of mounting political tensions, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has firmly declared that he has committed no offense justifying impeachment by the Rivers State House of Assembly. Speaking before a gathering of his supporters at the Assembly Complex, the governor challenged his accusers to disclose any wrongdoing that would warrant such action.
"Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offense I have committed to warrant any impeachment," Governor Fubara asserted, addressing the crowd.
Governor Fubara reassured the people of Rivers State that he remains committed to delivering the benefits of democracy to his constituents. He pledged to address the matter at the appropriate time, indicating his intent to clarify the allegations against him and respond to the unfolding situation.
This declaration follows recent developments at the Rivers State Assembly, where a fresh crisis emerged, with rumors swirling of an impending impeachment procedure against Governor Fubara. On Monday, the Assembly took a significant step by removing its leader, Edison Ehie, and subsequently serving an impeachment notice on the governor. The situation escalated into chaos as tear gas was fired outside the Assembly Complex, prompting House members to flee for their safety.
Governor Fubara's supporters gathered outside the Assembly Complex to protest the unfolding events. He asserted that he had not engaged in any actions warranting impeachment by the Assembly, maintaining his innocence.
These developments occurred in the wake of a fire that broke out at the Assembly Complex the previous night, further complicating the already tense political atmosphere. Although the connection between the fire and the political situation remains unclear, rumors of a longstanding rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, have added a layer of complexity to the situation.
