Rivers: Fubara knows what to do if he doesn’t want impeachment – Lere Olayinka
Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, knows exactly what to do if he wants to avoid impeachment. Olayinka made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, The Morning Brief, commenting on the ongoing political tension in the state. He clarified […]
Impeachment saga: Rivers Assembly can’t tell us who to vote for — Annkio Briggs
Niger Delta rights activist, Annkio Briggs, has insisted that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly do not have the authority to decide who the people of the state should vote for. She said the ultimate power of choice belongs to the electorate, not lawmakers. Briggs made the statement during an interview on Channels […]
Rivers Chief Judge declines to set up panel against Governor Fubara, Deputy
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to set up a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu. He made this position clear in a formal letter sent to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule. […]
Two more Rivers lawmakers join calls to drop impeachment against Gov Fubara
Two additional lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have joined growing calls for the impeachment process against Governor Sim Fubara to be dropped. The legislators said the ongoing political tensions over the impeachment could destabilize the state. The new voices in support of halting the impeachment emphasized that unity and stability should take […]
Fubara, deputy gov’s impeachment ongoing, not suspended – Rivers Assembly
The Rivers State House of Assembly has clarified that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy is still ongoing and has not been suspended. The Assembly said reports suggesting that the process had been put on hold were false and misleading. According to lawmakers, all actions being taken are in line with […]
Rivers Speaker, 15 other assembly members dump PDP for APC
The Rivers State Speaker of the House of Assembly and 15 other lawmakers have officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The political shift marks a major realignment within the state legislature. The defecting members cited disagreements with the PDP leadership and alignment with APC policies as reasons for […]
Supporters gather at Port Harcourt airport to welcome Gov Fubrara
Supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara trooped to the VIP wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State, on Thursday, September 19, to await his arrival. The governor is expected back in the state following the lifting of the emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu. While the Rivers State House of Assembly resumed sitting earlier […]
BREAKING: Fubara finally arrives Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has finally returned to Port Harcourt, the state capital, after his reinstatement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fubara touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport around 11:50 a.m. on Friday, where a large crowd of loyal supporters had gathered at the VIP wing to welcome him. His arrival comes […]
Why Reinstated Fubara Delayed Return To Government House
Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly regained their seats after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ended the six-month emergency rule on Wednesday midnight. While lawmakers resumed almost immediately with a plenary session led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Governor Fubara was noticeably absent from the Government House, leaving his supporters waiting […]
Rivers Assembly begins plenary after emergency rule
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has announced the resumption of plenary following the suspension of emergency rule in the state. The lawmakers are expected to reconvene on Thursday at the Conference Hall within the legislative quarters in Port Harcourt, which has served as their temporary chamber. The Assembly has […]