Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, has been accused by Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara of purposefully avoiding him.
According to Fubara, he contacted Amaewhule multiple times, but the Speaker would not take his call.
After being refused entry to the State House of Assembly’s official quarters on Aba Road in Port Harcourt, the governor addressed.
Legislators loyal to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, are using the venue under Amaewhule.
Top government representatives, including Dr. Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government, and Edison Ehie, his chief of staff, accompanied Fubara to the location, but the gate was locked.
Addressing journalists at the scene, Fubara said: “Before my arrival here, I made several attempts to speak to the Speaker. I also sent a letter which was transmitted for this particular invitation.
“Unfortunately, at the gate, you can see that the place is completely sealed, and there is no sign that anything is going to happen today.”
The governor emphasized that he was still dedicated to carrying out his constitutional responsibilities and maintained that his actions served the interests of the people.
“The reason why we are doing this, I have always said, is in the interest of our people, which is the most important thing. I don’t think there is anything to worry about. I expect to hear from them after today,” he added.
