Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has accused Speaker Martin Amaewhule of avoiding his calls amid a deepening political crisis. Fubara was denied entry to the State Assembly quarters, alleging lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike are obstructing governance. The governor insists his actions prioritize the people’s interests.
The political crisis in Rivers State has escalated as Governor Siminalayi Fubara accused the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, of deliberately avoiding him. Fubara claimed multiple attempts to reach Amaewhule, including phone calls and official correspondence, were ignored amid rising tensions between the state executive and lawmakers aligned with former governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The rift became more apparent when Fubara, accompanied by top government officials, was denied entry to the State Assembly quarters in Port Harcourt. Addressing journalists outside the locked venue, he expressed disappointment over the situation but reaffirmed his commitment to governance and the people’s welfare. With the legislative crisis deepening, political observers anticipate further confrontations as both sides vie for control over the state’s leadership.
