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Resign now or be impeached, Rivers APC Threatens Gov Fubara
Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has demanded that Governor Siminalayi Fubara either resign or face impeachment.
Okocha made this declaration during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, criticizing Fubara’s recent invitation to pro-Wike members of the Rivers State House of Assembly as a “Greek gift.”
The governor’s invitation to the lawmakers followed the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum for him to present the 2025 budget.
In a letter dated March 9, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Fubara expressed readiness to meet with the legislators to discuss key issues, including providing a suitable space for assembly sittings, payment of outstanding allowances, and the budget presentation.
Okocha, however, accused Fubara of disregarding the rule of law, stating, “The invitation to the lawmakers is a Greek Gift. The Supreme Court judgment is final, and there is nothing anyone can do about it. The only option left for the governor is to resign or be impeached.”
This is not the first time Okocha has called for Fubara’s removal. Last year, he criticized the governor for declaring duly elected members of the state assembly “non-existent,” arguing that such actions violate the Nigerian constitution, which recognizes the separation of powers among the executive, judiciary, and legislative arms of government.
Okocha emphasized, “We have directed members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to commence the impeachment process of a comatose government. The governor’s head has become bigger than his pillow. He does not respect the law and acts as he pleases. Rivers State cannot afford to be a laughingstock under a governor who does not know his left from his right.”
He further condemned Fubara’s actions as dictatorial, stating, “The governor implied that Rivers State operates without laws, which is absurd. As an opposition party, we will not remain silent. The governor’s attempt to denigrate the legislature and undermine the constitution is unacceptable. We will invoke party discipline and relevant constitutional provisions to address this.”
Okocha questioned the governor’s authority to dissolve the assembly, noting that its members were duly elected representatives of the people, not appointees of the governor. “Where did the governor derive the power to declare the assembly non-existent?” he asked, vowing to continue opposing Fubara’s administration.
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