47 h. ago Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that Rivers State lawmakers will impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if found guilty of any criminal allegations against levelled against him. Wike led this out on Wednesday, during a media live chat. Recall that Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday, […] The post Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Wike backs impeachment for Fubara, accuses PANDEF of meddling

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has weighed in on the ongoing political tension in Rivers read more Wike backs impeachment for Fubara, accuses PANDEF of meddling

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53 h. ago ‘Let Them Impeach Him’, Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling Against Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reacted to the political unrest in Rivers State, saying Governor Siminalayi Fubara should be impeached if he has done something to be impeached. Wike, during a media live chat on Wednesday, expressed frustration over the situation, emphasising the importance of upholding the rule of law […]

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3 d. ago Impeachment threat: Fubara vows to fight on as PDP warns Wike’s men

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Rivers State Government on Monday kicked against the call by a faction of the All Progressives Congress for the resignation or impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development comes as Fubara said he would not be deterred by threats from those pushing to disrupt governance through the instigation of Read More

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8 d. ago Assembly lists four breaches by Fubara, threatens RSIEC chair’s arrest

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of constitutional breaches, citing unlawful appointments and disregard for legislative approval. The breaches were contained in a letter signed by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule and addressed to the governor. The House outlined four key infractions, including the appointment of 19 commissioners and other officials Read More

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8 d. ago Rivers Assembly rejects Fubara’s commissioners, demands fresh nominations in 48 hours

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to submit a new list of commissioner nominees. In a letter dated March 5, the assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, accused Fubara of unlawfully swearing in 19 commissioners without legislative screening and confirmation, alleging a violation of the Constitution. The lawmakers Read More

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9 d. ago We won’t allow you impeach Fubara – Asari Dokubo to Wike, FG

Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has dared the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the federal government, warning them against any plot to impeach the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking against the backdrop of the Rivers crisis and the escalating tension between Wike and Fubara, Dokubo stated that the Ijaws would […] The post We won’t allow you impeach Fubara – Asari Dokubo to Wike, FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Defections: ‘Your Allegations Misplaced’, INEC Replies Gov Fubara

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to the statement credited to the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in which the Commission was accused of selective implementation of elections to fill vacancies arising from the defection of serving members of the National and State Assemblies from one political party to another. A statement […]

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2 w. ago INEC warns against premature action on Rivers assembly vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday issued a warning regarding the handling of vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly, following allegations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had accused INEC of selectively implementing elections to fill vacancies caused by political defections, particularly in light of the ongoing factional crisis in the Assembly. Read More

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2 w. ago APC’s Tony Okocha accuses Gov Fubara of courting anarchy with disobedience to court rulings

…Fears that aggrieved parties may resort to self-help Gov Sim Fubara has been pointedly accused of courting anarchy in Rivers read more APC’s Tony Okocha accuses Gov Fubara of courting anarchy with disobedience to court rulings

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