Speaker Martin Amaewhule of the Rivers State House of Assembly denounced Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s behavior and charged him of planning violent attacks against the legislature. The Assembly found that the governor’s men had not only set fire to and destroyed property, but had even deployed goons to attack the Speaker at his home while other Assembly members were there.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
They expressed deep concern over this blatant assault on the legislative body, stating that such behavior reflects the kind of governor they are dealing with—one who openly attacks the very institution meant to provide checks and balances. This statement exposes the growing animosity.
He said in a live coverage by Symfoni, “They burnt it, demolished it, and he’s still not tired. The governor sent thugs to attack the Speaker in his residence, even with members present. Some of you were there when they came to attack us. So that’s the kind of governor we have—one who attacks the legislature openly.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
