Rivers APC Chair calls for Governor Fubara's resignation or impeachment after he invited pro-Wike lawmakers for talks. The invitation followed multiple ultimatums and a Supreme Court judgment, intensifying political tensions in Rivers State. The APC Chair criticizes Fubara for undermining the rule of law and disregarding the constitution.
Rivers APC Chairman has ramped up pressure on Governor Fubara, calling for his resignation or impeachment following the governor’s recent invitation to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This comes after a series of political confrontations between Fubara and the lawmakers loyal to his estranged predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
At a press briefing on Monday in Port Harcourt, the APC Chair accused Governor Fubara of "abusing the rule of law" by inviting members of the assembly for talks after a series of ultimatums had been issued. The invitation followed the expiration of a 48-hour deadline for Fubara to present the 2025 budget, as well as the assembly’s call for the governor to dismiss certain commissioners and board members who had not been properly screened by the House.
The ongoing political battle was further fueled by the Supreme Court’s recent judgment, which was expected to resolve the state’s political crisis. However, both factions have interpreted the ruling to suit their respective positions, leading to an escalation of tensions rather than a resolution.
Describing the governor’s move as a “Greek gift,” the APC Chair stated that Fubara’s actions were designed to deceive, warning that the governor’s only option was to resign or face impeachment. This is not the first time the APC Chair has called for Fubara’s removal. Last year, he criticized the governor for attempting to invalidate the state assembly's legitimate members, a move the APC Chair described as dictatorial.
He further questioned Fubara's authority, stressing that the governor had no constitutional right to declare the assembly non-existent. According to him, the governor’s actions contradicted the fundamental principles of the Nigerian Constitution, which recognizes the separation of powers between the executive, judiciary, and legislature.
The political landscape in Rivers State continues to grow increasingly volatile, with calls for Fubara’s impeachment gaining momentum as his relationship with the assembly becomes further strained. The opposition insists that unless the governor is removed from office, the state will remain in political turmoil.
