Rivers crisis: Fubara ‘locked out’ of assembly quarters
On Wednesday, Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State Governor, was denied entry to the state House of Assembly quarters located along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where Amaewhule-led lawmakers have been holding their sittings.
Fubara arrived at the complex in the company of top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, met a locked gate, effectively preventing his entry.
Addressing the journalists at the scene, the governor accused Speaker Martin Amaewhule of deliberately avoiding him, stating that several calls to the lawmaker went unanswered.
He stated, “Before my arrival here, 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 will happen today.”
The governor insisted that his actions were in the people’s interest, stressing that he remained committed to fulfilling his constitutional duties.
“The reason we are doing this, I have always said, is in the interest of our people, which is the most important thing. I don’t think there is anything to worry about. I expect to hear from them after today,” he added.
Source: PUNCH
