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The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state.

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule.

Amaewhule said the Assembly would abide by the president’s decision, even though it was not what they had hoped for.

“We assure our constituents that we will abide by this declaration, even though it is not what we prayed for. Mr. President has acted in the best interest of the country,” Amaewhule said.

The Speaker blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the crisis in Rivers State, accusing him of ignoring court judgments and failing to govern in line with the constitution.

“The condition of our dear Rivers State today is mainly because of the malfeasance of the governor, who serially disobeyed court judgments and obstructed the Rivers State House of Assembly,” he stated.

Amaewhule called on residents to remain calm and cooperate with the Sole appointed by the president to oversee the affairs of the state.

“We urge everyone to remain calm as the Sole assumes duty. Rest assured that the Assembly will give him all the necessary to restore order,” he added.

The Speaker also thanked the people of the state for their patience, prayers and during this period of emergency.

On Tuesday, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and all elected of the state House of Assembly for six months.

He said the decision was taken to restore stability in the state that has been witnessing political turmoil as a result of the disagreement between the state governor and the state lawmakers.

Following his declaration, the president appointed a former Chief of Naval Staff, iral Ibokette Ibas, as an for Rivers State.

https://punchng.com/rivers-assembly-backs-emergency-rule-pledges-sole--/

Bullshit!! Nonsense!!

We all know what we are doing

Hahaha hahaha 🤣😂!


Dishonorable APC .

You will go home disgraced, no be Nigeria again?


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Then they are not smart.....Now they cannot impeach Fubara....and it is possible that within 6 months the Supreme court may hear their defection case and rule against them......Fubara may return to office with a new House of Assembly

Very good.. fubara must go down… I love this and I’m so happy military take over from that slowpoke.. fubara you can never sit on that sit again you do anyhow you go see anyhow…

Yes! The House are still active. They should just go ahead with the impeachment process. No time to check time o


Make i enter market first go buy pepper, tomatoes , tomato pastes, goat or cow meat, roasted panla fish, onions, garlic, oregano and thyme. Palm oil and vegetable oil ...I still det maggi and rice to boil for house.

This stew must sweet today.

Highgrade ganja to take open belle. And last but not least, NIGHT CHARGER

Why won't they back it?

When a Yoruba man is hell bent on taking the mandate of the good people of Rivers State.

The iral would be stealing Rivers money to his home State and be giving Wike 25% of Rivers allocation?


There was no need for an emergency declaration.

Pledging to their scripted plan

Democracy indeed,,,laughable

Na Wike boy be governor now.

Wike go loot rivers state till fubara come back 6 months

They would definitely

What do u expect from enemies of the state

There's no end yet to this unfolding dramas in Rivers State.

I ed case brought to Solomon, by two harlots, the owner of the child said, give it to her, when the child grows, he will recognise the mum. The other woman said, kill him, so it will neither be yours or mine. A nation that lacks DEEP thinking. Kaka ki eku maje sese, afise awadanu.

This guys are patriots and true sons of river state. Their opinions matter and no one else.

You see these useless shitty politicians don’t care about you ? They are selfish , greedy bastards .

SendoSendal:


https://punchng.com/rivers-assembly-backs-emergency-rule-pledges-sole--/

was not expecting anything different from the bullshit you just stated up there .

They play impeachment on the way in few weeks time..

IgOga:


Then they are not smart.....Now they cannot impeach Fubara....and it is possible that within 6 months the Supreme court may hear their defection case and rule against them......Fubara may return to office with a new House of Assembly

Yes every betrayals must be sacked ....no time!
Fubu may never Return back to dat office again...

Naija.

Lawlessness s lawlessness. Illegality s illegality

Before nko?

Nigerians shouldn't be expecting anything different from them. The perching flies will always be in of the man with sores on his body..

It's pained them actually Cox they haven't received salary for long. But they just doing this statement Cox they have no choice. They must cooperate

Fuul

Morenikeji090:
Very good.. fubara must go down… I love this and I’m so happy military take over from that slowpoke.. fubara you can never sit on that sit again you do anyhow you go see anyhow…

Great.

I you guys 100%

Not surprised!
That has always been their plan all along!

killuminati:


Yes! The House are still active. They should just go ahead with the impeachment process. No time to check time o

you go school at all, or the useless suspension from the Tinubu you know hear am, they should go and impeach him

Nigeria is a captured state.

What's shocking is that many are not aware.

They told you they will do it and nothing will happen and they did it.

I know IJAW youths will do something. Hope our economy is not grounded.

They faced OBJ for 8 years. A war general. Our oil production almost went into extinction.

Yaradua came for the rescue.

We have not seen the end of this.

That's right. To sore losers, democracy is when the legislative is showing executive shege and vice versa. This is what they want at national level. But when it happens in their favorite states, they cry foul.
If you like, don't use your brain, allow them gaslight you, instead of thanking God for the peace and unity we currently enjoy at the Senate, House of Rep, Presidency and Judiciary.

They are on recess so they should stfu
Tinubu is just an overhyped olodo with zero wisdom.
A ten year old will proffer a better solution.
The new premier of western Nigeria has just set fire on a peaceful south south state.