Fubara Storms Martin Amaewhule-led House Assembly Complex

Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently made a bold move by visiting the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters, amidst a political crisis that has engulfed the state. This visit comes at a time when the state is experiencing significant political turmoil, with factions within the House of Assembly at loggerheads and threatening impeachment proceedings against the governor.

The crisis is primarily centered around Governor Fubara and the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the House of Assembly. Amaewhule, who leads a group of lawmakers, has been at odds with the governor over a series of legislative actions, most notably the recent passage of the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill into law. This bill was passed by the Amaewhule-led assembly, overriding Governor Fubara’s assent, which has further escalated tensions between the executive and legislative branches in the state.

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Adding fuel to the fire, the political crisis has also led to the emergence of a new speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, who was elected by a faction of the House of Assembly loyal to Governor Fubara. This development occurred just hours before Fubara’s visit to the assembly quarters, further indicating the deep divisions within the state’s political landscape.

During his visit, Governor Fubara declared that the members of the assembly led by Martin Amaewhule do not exist as legislators in the eyes of the law. This statement reflects the severe breakdown in communication and cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of the state government.

The political crisis in Rivers State has also seen the involvement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with the APC calling for the impeachment of Governor Fubara and the PDP criticizing the actions of the APC. This political turmoil has not only affected governance in the state but has also led to a significant division among the state’s political elite.

In conclusion, Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s visit to the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters highlights the ongoing political crisis in the state, involving a power struggle between the governor and the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the House of Assembly. This crisis has led to the emergence of a new speaker, the threat of impeachment proceedings, and a deep division within the state’s political landscape.