Rivers: Reconcile With Amaewhule-led Assembly or Risk Impeachment, Ohanaeze Tells Fubara
Onyekachi Nnabu
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned the Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara that there would be grave consequences if he refuses to reconcile and cooperate with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers.
In a statement issued by the Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the apex body noted that the recent Supreme Court verdict serves as a resounding reminder of the enduring authority and authenticity of the Amaewhule-led Assembly.
Isiguzoro stressed that Fubara’s administration has committed numerous constitutional infractions and impeachable offenses, aligning itself with questionable actors who have contravened the 1999 Constitution.
According to him: “the Supreme Court’s ruling in case number SC/CV/1071/2024, delivered on February 10, 2025, serves as a resounding reminder of the enduring authority and authenticity of the Amaewhule-led Assembly”.
“Consequently, we unequivocally urge Governor Fubara to recalibrate his approach and pursue dialogue, reconciliation, and mutual respect with the State House of Assembly. To persist in his current trajectory of litigation, defiance, and discord is to court an ignominious end to his administration, potentially before the 2027 electoral cycle”.
“It is with deep concern that we observe the influence of misguided political advisers—a cadre of opportunistic hawks—whose counsel has led Governor Fubara astray. These individuals have undoubtedly contributed to his perilous disregard for the heartfelt counsel of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”.
“During a pivotal peace meeting with various political factions in Rivers State, President Tinubu’s prudent appeal for harmony and collaboration was met with an unfortunate lack of compliance. Instead of promoting unity by submitting the 2024 Budget Appropriation Bill and working alongside Rt. Hon. Amaewhule, Governor Fubara opted for courtroom battles, undermining his own credibility and governance”.
“The Supreme Court has now made it abundantly clear: Rt. Hon. Amaewhule remains the legitimate Speaker of the House, and any attempts to alter this reality through litigation are not only misguided but are also jeopardizing the foundational integrity of our democracy. Governor Fubara’s refusal to recognize this authoritative ruling could have catastrophic consequences, exacerbating his already precarious position as a leader”.
“We are compelled to lacerate through the veneer of political ambition that has seemingly clouded the governor’s judgment. His administration has committed numerous constitutional infractions and impeachable offenses, aligning itself with questionable actors who have contravened the 1999 Constitution”.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo reiterated that the time for introspection is swiftly running out for Governor Siminialayi Fubara, should he fail to engage in meaningful negotiations with Rt. Hon. Amaewhule and the Assembly.
The apex body further that only through a commitment to collaboration, peace, and foresight can the governor navigate the choppy waters of his current predicament.
