Breaking: Rivers lawmakers withdraw impeachment notice against Fubara
Rivers State House of Assembly Withdraws Impeachment Notice Against Governor Fubara Following Presidential Intervention
In a significant development, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have formally withdrawn the impeachment notice issued to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The decision was reached during a dedicated session held in the state capital of Port Harcourt on Wednesday. This move comes in the wake of a successful truce mediated by President Bola Tinubu, who facilitated a meeting between the conflicting parties at the Aso Villa in Abuja on Monday.
The key highlights of this development include:
- Withdrawal Decision:
- The lawmakers convened a session specifically to address the withdrawal of the impeachment notice against Governor Fubara.
- An official notice announcing the withdrawal was read on the floor of the house, with lawmakers attributing their decision to a gesture of respect for President Bola Tinubu.
- Background of Conflict:
- The discord between Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and his predecessor, resulted in a division among lawmakers in the House.
- A notable event during this feud was the defection of twenty-seven lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
- Series of Events:
- The conflict gave rise to parallel sittings, the exposure of an impeachment plot against the governor, the demolition of the Assembly complex, and a wave of resignations within the cabinet of pro-Wike commissioners in Governor Fubara’s administration.
- Truce Mediated by President Tinubu:
- President Bola Tinubu played a pivotal role in brokering a truce, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment notice.
- The successful resolution emerged from a meeting convened at the Aso Villa in Abuja on Monday, where President Tinubu engaged with the conflicting parties.
The withdrawal of the impeachment notice marks a significant step towards resolving the protracted political crisis in Rivers State. President Tinubu’s intervention has played a crucial role in mitigating tensions among the lawmakers and stakeholders, paving the way for potential reconciliation in the region.
