The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a directive to members of the House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The directive came during a
media conference held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, May 7, where Tony Okocha,
the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, asserted the decision.
Okocha's directive follows
Governor Fubara's recent statement questioning the legitimacy of the Assembly
members, claiming they do not hold legal recognition. The governor and 27
Assembly members aligned with former governor Nyesom Wike have been engaged in
a political standoff since attempts to impeach the governor were thwarted.
During a meeting with a
delegation from Bayelsa State, led by former governor Seriake Dickson, at the
Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara criticized the Amaewhule-led
lawmakers, declaring their non-existence in legal terms. Fubara expressed
disappointment in the Assembly members' actions, citing his efforts to
reconcile with them despite political disagreements.
Reacting to Governor Fubara's remarks, Okocha contested the governor's authority to invalidate the Assembly members, emphasizing that no constitutional provision supports such a declaration. He condemned the governor's alleged disrespect towards the president of the party, Bola Tinubu, and announced the party's decision to instruct APC Assembly members to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara.
"If the House of Assembly
fails to act accordingly, the party will enforce disciplinary measures in
accordance with its constitution," Okocha affirmed, criticizing what he
described as Fubara's mismanagement of state funds and labeling his government
as "clueless" and "directionless."
The directive from the Rivers
State APC underscores the escalating political tensions within the state,
signaling a potential escalation in the power struggle between the governor and
the opposition party.
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