The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has directed the State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, to, with immediate effect, commence impeachment proceedings against the state governor, Sir Siminilayi Fubara.
APC Caretaker Committee (CTC) chairman in the State, Chief Tony Okocha, gave the directive at a press briefing in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Tuesday.
The majority 27 members of the State Assembly are loyalists of the immediate-past governor of the state and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The rift between Governor Fubara and his estranged political godfather, Wike, exemplifies the intricate interplay of power, ambition, and loyalty in the Nigerian political sphere.
Their strained relationship highlights the challenges faced by both mentors and proteges as they navigate the complex terrain of politics, where personal aspirations and competing interests can strain even the strongest of alliances.
Okocha said the decision of the party followed the remarks by Fubara that the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the political crisis rocking the state was only a political solution and not constitutional.
Okocha stated that where the Assembly fails to commence the impeachment process, the party will invoke the relevant sections of its constitution to discipline them as APC members.
Governor Fubara’s declaration that the 27 members of the State Assembly are “non-existent” has sparked a constitutional crisis in the state.
The Governor’s decision raises questions about the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches of government and threatens the democratic principles on which our society is built.
