Martins Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has warned that lawmakers are ready to resign if Governor Siminalayi Fubara is not removed from office, describing the governor as a threat to democracy.
Amaewhule made the statement on Thursday, insisting that the problem in Rivers State is not between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Fubara, but between the governor and the constitution itself.
Addressing the Assembly in a fiery speech, the Speaker said it would be better for lawmakers to step down than allow Fubara to defraud the people of Rivers State.
His remarks come shortly after the Rivers State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh, following allegations of gross constitutional violations. The process was initiated on Thursday during a plenary session, with 26 lawmakers endorsing the impeachment notice.
