Tinubu Acted in Nigeria’s Interest ~ Rivers Assembly 

The suspended Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state, which led to the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu.

In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Speaker Martin Chike Amaewhule claimed the decision was necessary due to Fubara’s refusal to implement a Supreme Court judgment concerning the state’s governance.

He said: “The condition of our dear Rivers State today is mainly because of the malfeasance of the governor who serially disobeyed judgments and orders of courts, failed to govern the state in line with his oath of office and the constitution.

“The governor’s despotic and tyrannical actions as confirmed by the courts in which he also unconstitutionally obstructed the Rivers State House of Assembly, which is an arm of government from functioning, underlies this situation.”

Amaewhule assured that the assembly would comply with the emergency declaration, emphasizing that appointing a sole administrator was in the best interest of Rivers State.

“As an Assembly, we assure you all, our constituents that we would abide by this declaration, even though it is not what we prayed for.

‘’The President has acted in the best interest of the country, therefore, we call on you all to remain calm as the sole administrator appointed by the President assumes his duty in the best interest of our state and nation.  Rest assured that we will give any kind of support required of Rivers State House of Assembly to the sole administrator in the best interest of our dear state.

“Once again, we thank you all for your continued support, prayers, and understanding. We expect that you will all give the sole administrator the needed support to steer the ship of state during this period of emergency.”