Governor Fubara denied access to State House of Assembly quarters

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the official quarters of the State House of Assembly located along Aba Road, Port Harcourt.

Lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have reportedly been holding their sittings there.

Fubara, accompanied by key government officials including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, arrived at the complex only to find the gate locked, preventing them from entering.

Speaking to journalists at the scene, Governor Fubara accused the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, of deliberately avoiding him.

He revealed that several attempts to reach the Speaker through phone calls went unanswered.

“I made several attempts to speak to the Speaker before my arrival here. 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 said.

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Governor Fubara emphasized that his actions were taken in the best interest of the people, reinforcing his commitment 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.

Following his address to the press, Governor Fubara and his entourage left the premises.

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