- Fubara accused Amaewhule of deliberately avoiding him as he called him severally but the Speaker refused to answer.
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State says his pursuit of peace is being scuttled by Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, as the political crisis rocking the State worsens.
Fubara accused Amaewhule of deliberately avoiding him as he called him severally but the Speaker refused to answer.
The governor made the disclosure after he was locked out of the official quarters of the State House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt.
Within Nigeria reports that Fubara was denied access to the complex on Wednesday after he arrived the venue to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers who were holding plenary there.
Fubara arrived at the venue in the company of top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, but met the gate locked.
Addressing journalists at the scene, Fubara said: “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 is going to happen today.”
The governor insisted that his actions were in the interest of the people, stressing that he remained committed to fulfilling his constitutional duties.
“The reason why 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
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