Governor Fubara vows to set up a judicial panel to probe how governance was conducted in Rivers before he assumed office, escalating tensions with his predecessor, Wike.
In a bold move that escalates the political tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vowed to establish a judicial panel of inquiry to investigate how governance affairs were conducted before he assumed office. This announcement came during the swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Dagogo Israel Iboroma, SAN, as the new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
Fubara emphasized the critical timing of Iboroma's appointment, citing the legal matters that need to be tackled with "bravery and courage." He explicitly stated his intention to set up the judicial panel, asserting, "We will be setting up a judicial panel of inquiry to investigate the affairs of governance. So, brace up, I am not going back on it."
The governor's decision to probe the previous administration's conduct comes amid an ongoing political crisis that he had initially hoped would be resolved amicably within the "family." However, Fubara expressed regret that no progress has been made, citing visible evidence of sabotage and deliberate attempts to undermine his administration.
Fubara's remarks were not limited to the proposed investigation. He also took a swipe at the former Attorney-General, Prof. Zaccheaus Adangor, accusing him of sabotaging the same administration he served and questioning his ethical conduct.
The governor's vow to investigate the affairs of governance under the previous administration has further heightened the already strained political landscape in Rivers State. This move has sparked concerns about potential repercussions and the state's stability as tensions escalate between the rival factions.
