Rivers State politics just exploded again with a third attempt to remove the governor. A splinter group within the local All Progressives Congress under Emeka Beke slammed the fresh move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Ngozi Odu. Spokesman Darlington Nwauju called the legislative maneuver a total mess stemming from old grudges involving the PDP. He insisted that booting elected leaders over budget issues makes zero sense.
Nwauju pointed out that President Bola Tinubu already authorized the massive state budget during the recent emergency rule period. That financial plan remains valid until late next year, meaning the governor holds zero obligation to present new numbers. The spokesman claimed laws actually give executives extra time to spend funds anyway.
This faction urged assembly members to ignore external pressure from people trying to destabilize the region. They specifically warned APC legislators against ruining the party's reputation through constant fighting. The warning targets a rival camp under Tony Okocha, which aligns with federal minister Nyesom Wike against the governor.
Fubara only recently joined the party last December, but faces constant attacks from his predecessor. Lawmakers tried removing him twice before, sparking a six-month suspension where federal authorities took control. Every peace deal arranged through the presidency keeps collapsing because neither side trusts the other to stick with the agreement.
Nwauju pointed out that President Bola Tinubu already authorized the massive state budget during the recent emergency rule period. That financial plan remains valid until late next year, meaning the governor holds zero obligation to present new numbers. The spokesman claimed laws actually give executives extra time to spend funds anyway.
This faction urged assembly members to ignore external pressure from people trying to destabilize the region. They specifically warned APC legislators against ruining the party's reputation through constant fighting. The warning targets a rival camp under Tony Okocha, which aligns with federal minister Nyesom Wike against the governor.
Fubara only recently joined the party last December, but faces constant attacks from his predecessor. Lawmakers tried removing him twice before, sparking a six-month suspension where federal authorities took control. Every peace deal arranged through the presidency keeps collapsing because neither side trusts the other to stick with the agreement.
