Governor Siminalayi Fubara was reminded by the Rivers State House of Assembly, under the direction of Martin Amaewhule, of the seriousness of their oath of allegiance to the Constitution and their need to act in the best interests of the state. They made it plain that if the governor keeps acting in a way that they believe to be reckless, they will use impeachment as a final resort.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The Assembly stressed that no individual, not even the governor, is above the law or the state itself. They underscored that if necessary, they would invoke legal provisions to ensure the state is properly governed, showing their willingness to take decisive action in accordance with their constitutional mandate. This strong warning highlights the escalating tension between the Assembly and the governor over the direction of leadership in Rivers State.
He said in a live coverage by Symfoni, “We swore an oath of allegiance to the Constitution to do the needful, including the impeachment of the governor as a last resort.
So if it becomes a last resort, in accordance with the law, we will not hesitate to do so because no individual is bigger than Rivers State, including the governor.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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