In a significant development, President Tinubu has successfully mediated the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, leading to the immediate withdrawal of all impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Fubara by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The directive, issued following a high-profile meeting at Aso Rock with Governor Fubara, his predecessor Nyesom Wike, and other key figures, underscores Tinubu’s commitment to restoring stability in the state, NN News Media gathered.
Former governor Peter Odili was present at the closed-door meeting, where President Tinubu also instructed Governor Fubara to recognize Martin Amaewhule as the Speaker of the state assembly.
Furthermore, the president mandated the acknowledgment of the other 26 assembly members who defected to the All-Progressives Congress (APC), with immediate payment of their salaries.
The disagreement between Governor Fubara and Minister Wike had led to factionalism within the state House of Assembly, resulting in the defection of 27 lawmakers to the APC. In response, lawmakers loyal to Fubara had declared the seats of the defectors vacant.
The resolutions agreed upon include the withdrawal of all court matters related to the political crisis, immediate cessation of impeachment proceedings, recognition of the assembly leadership led by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, and the reinstatement of remunerations for all members and staff. Additionally, the assembly is granted autonomy in choosing its session location without executive interference.
Governor Fubara is directed to re-present the state budget to a properly constituted Rivers State House of Assembly. Furthermore, the names of commissioners who resigned due to the crisis are to be resubmitted for approval.
The dissolution of local government administration is declared null and void, with no recognition of a caretaker committee for local governments in Rivers State. President Tinubu’s intervention marks a crucial step towards political reconciliation and the restoration of governance in Rivers State.
