Rivers State Assembly Issues Ultimatum to Governor Fubara to Reverse Controversial Appointments.
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has taken a stand against Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s recent appointments in the state government. The Assembly, in a letter dated Monday, January 29, directed Governor Fubara to withdraw appointments to three government parastatals.
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The controversy centres around the appointment of Goodlife Ben as the acting chairman of the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission.
According to the Assembly, this appointment violates Section 44(3) of the Rivers State Local Government Law No. 5 of 2018, which mandates the governor to seek confirmation from the House of Assembly for such appointments.
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The Assembly expressed disapproval of other appointments, including Ine Briggs as the acting director-general of the Bureau for Public Procurement and Tonte Davies as the acting administrator of the non-existent New Cities Development Authority (NCDA). The House contends that these appointments run afoul of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other relevant laws.
In the letter to Governor Fubara, Speaker Amaewhule emphasized, “This law does not grant the Governor any power to appoint anyone, even in an acting capacity, without the confirmation by a resolution of the House of Assembly.”
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The Assembly has called on Governor Fubara to swiftly withdraw these appointments to avoid further legal repercussions. The letter concluded with a plea for immediate action, stating, “We call on you to withdraw these appointments without further delay, and please accept the assurances of our warm regards.”
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The timing of this directive follows Governor Fubara’s gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for support during challenging times, particularly after a Supreme Court victory in a governorship election dispute. Despite this, legal experts warn that Fubara risks impeachment if caution is not exercised, especially considering recent political manoeuvres involving lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Wike, who defected to the APC.
The situation unfolds against a backdrop of political intricacies, and the coming days will likely witness the governor’s response and potential shifts in the political landscape of Rivers State.
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The situation intensified as Fubara welcomed lawmakers loyal to Wike, who defected to the APC and reinstated commissioners who had resigned during the Rivers crisis. The legal expert’s disclosure adds a layer of complexity to the political dynamics in Rivers State, raising questions about the governor’s political manoeuvring and the Assembly’s response.
