The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that if the Rivers State House of Assembly believes Governor Siminalayi Fubara has violated the constitution, they should proceed with his impeachment.
Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike dismissed concerns that removing Fubara from office would lead to instability, insisting that impeachment is a constitutional process.
“Let Them Impeach Him” – Wike
Wike argued that impeachment is not a criminal offense and should be carried out if the lawmakers find justifiable grounds. He rejected claims that such an action would trigger unrest, calling them “rubbish.”
“If you have committed an infraction of the constitution, and the Assembly deems it appropriate to say you should be impeached, so be it,” Wike said.
The FCT minister also criticized Governor Fubara’s recent letter inviting lawmakers for discussions following a Supreme Court ruling.
He described the move as “useless,” asserting that proper political communication should have been used instead.
Tensions in Rivers State Politics
Wike questioned how a small group of legislators could pass laws for the state and expect them to be upheld.
He also criticized Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) chairman, Adolphus Enebeli, calling him corrupt and accusing him of acting for personal gain.
According to Wike, local government elections scheduled for August 27 will not stand, as he believes Enebeli’s leadership lacks integrity.
What’s Next?
With political tensions escalating in Rivers State, Wike’s remarks signal potential political battles ahead.
Whether the Assembly will move forward with impeachment remains uncertain, but the political crisis in the state is far from over.
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