Just in: Four Rivers lawmakers make U-turn, insist on Fubara’s impeachment

by · The Eagle Online

The four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who earlier withdrew from the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reversed their decision and declared support for the process.

The lawmakers, a few days ago, withdrew their support for the impeachment proceedings against the governor, calling for an amicable resolution of the political crisis rocking the state.

But, in a live broadcast monitored on Friday, the lawmakers made the U-turn and backed the impeachment process.

The development is coming as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday said they will proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

They stated his removal and that of his deputy will avert a breakdown of law and order in the state.

Recall that the House, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, had last week commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over alleged gross misconduct.

The allegations include the demolition of the Assembly complex and the alleged spending of public funds without legislative approval.

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However, between Monday and Wednesday, the four lawmakers announced their withdrawal from the impeachment process, citing the need for dialogue and political reconciliation.

In another twist of event, the four lawmakers, during a press conference on Friday, held by the State House of Assembly members, said the governor has not shown any reason for them to back down.

With the latest reversal by the four legislators, the impeachment process appears to be back on track.

More details later…

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