The political crisis in Rivers State seems not to end soon as it took another dimension on Wednesday.
As part of his fence-mending, Governor Siminalayi Fubara had gone to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor and FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, have been holding their sittings. But he was effectively rebuffed by the lawmakers who denied him access.
Fubara, who went to the complex in the company of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, among other top government officials, met the gate under lock and key.
Speaking to journalists at the scene, Fubara accused the Speaker, Hon. Martin Amaewhule, of deliberately avoiding him. He also revealed that several calls placed to the Speaker were not answered.
“Before my arrival here,” Fubara continued, “I made several attempts to speak to the Speaker. I also sent a letter which was transmitted for this particular invitation.
“Unfortunately, at the gate, you can see that the place is completely sealed, and there is no sign that anything is going to happen today.”
Governor Fubara insisted that his actions were in the interest of Rivers people, stressing that he remained committed to fulfilling his constitutional duties.
“The reason why we are doing this, I have always said, is in the interest of our people, which is the most important thing,” Fubara emphasised. “I don’t think there is anything to worry about. I expect to hear from them after today.”
The governor and his entourage left the premises after his session with journalists.
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