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Fubara plotted for our constituencies to recall us rather than seek peace — Lawmakers
Rivers State lawmakers have revealed why they insisted on impeaching Governor Siminalayi Fubara his deputy Ngozi Odu.
According to Hon Looloo Opuende, who represents Akuku Toru constituency 11, said while efforts were being made by stakeholders and some members of the Assembly to seek a political solution to the ongoing political crisis in the state, Governor Fubara was allegedly working underground to induce their constituents to recall them from the Assembly.
Speaking during a press conference at the temporary Assembly complex on Aba road, Port Harcourt on Friday, Opuende alleged that “while the impeachment process was going on, the governor was busy paying our constituents to withdraw us from the Assembly. Is that the right thing to do?
“If you wanted peace, you should have called the leadership of the Assembly and discuss with them on the right way to go. Impeachment is a constitutional matter. I support and urge the speaker to reconstitute the House for the process to continue,” he said.
The lawmaker stated that those who were issuing threat messages and saying that the impeachment should not go on should find out the root cause of the problem between the executive and the legislative arms of the state government.
When contacted for confirmation that the governor had been paying some unidentified persons to recall the lawmakers, the senior special assistant to the governor on political matters, Dr. Darlington Oji simply replied, “I am not aware”.
N350m largesse
Orji had earlier in an interview alleged that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly received N350 million each for constituency projects, despite claims by some lawmakers that certain payments to them were not appropriated.
He also noted that the N100,000 Christmas welfare last December was extended to them though some of the lawmakers rejected the offer because it was not appropriated. ”They rejected it that it was not appropriated. You cannot build something on nothing.
“Now, you rejected it because N100,000 was not appropriated. Can you ask them, the N350 million that was given to each of them for their constituency project, where did it come from? Why did they not reject it since it was not appropriated?”
Four of the lawmakers who earlier called for the withdrawal of the impeachment proceedings and seek political solution to end the crisis have rescinded that position.
Hon Emilia Lucky Amadi, representing Obio/Akpor constituency 11 in a press conference on Friday said, “We had earlier opted for a political solution to the problem but the governor and the deputy governor are adamant. There are strong indications that they still want to continue with illegal actions in the state.
“We consider this a slap to the Supreme Court and we must defend the institution of the legislature.”
Also, Hon Barile Nwakoh of Khana constituency 1 alleged that the strategy of the governor and his deputy is “to continue to intimidate us into withdrawing the process while they continue with the infractions on the constitution and the law. This is very bad to our democracy. On this note, we must proceed with the process.”
Recall that on Thursday, January 8, the Assembly issued an impeachment notice on the governor and the deputy on gross misconduct bordering on extra-budgetary spending exceeding N800 billion without legislative approval, withholding statutory funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission, demolition of the Assembly complex and alleged defiance of Supreme Court rulings on legislative autonomy.
During plenary on Friday, the House under the supervision of the speaker, Martins Amaewhule subjected the matter to voting on whether the governor and his deputy should be investigated and 25 lawmakers voted in favour of the motion with none against.
Ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has accused the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) of procuring a highly toxic chemical compound, thallium sulphate, allegedly capable of being used for assassinations.
In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, El-Rufai claimed that information available to opposition political leaders suggested that the office of the National Security Adviser, headed by Nuhu Ribadu, had imported approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate from a supplier in Poland.
The former governor said he had formally written to the ONSA seeking urgent clarification over the alleged transaction, describing the matter as one of grave public concern.
A fire outbreak at the Singer Market in Kano has destroyed properties worth over N5 billion, affecting over 1,000 businesses and leaving seven persons missing.
The market’s Chairman, Alhaji Junaid Zakari, disclosed this to newsmen in kano on Sunday.
Zakari described the incident as one of the worst tragedies in the market’s history, with four residential buildings housing small-scale businesses razed.
Goods, equipment, and valuables were completely burnt, crippling the livelihoods of hundreds of families.
The chairman further revealed that seven persons were declared missing as of the time of filing this report.
Zakari added that investigations were ongoing to determine their whereabouts to confirm whether they were alive or dead.
He said emergency responders and security agencies were working to unravel the cause of the fire.
Zakari described the incident as a tragedy that would never be forgotten in the history of the historic market, stressing the urgent need for support to enable the affected traders to rebuild their businesses.
He, however, commended Gov. Abba Yusuf for visiting the scene while the fire was still raging, stating that the Governor’s swift response demonstrated concern and solidarity with the victims.
Authorities are yet to officially determine the cause of the inferno, as the affected traders continued to salvage what remained of their properties.
Alhaji Isa Abubakar, a shop owner, said he lost goods worth over N200 million, saying, “from God we come, to Him we shall return.
“I am here and it is heartbreaking to see goods worth billions of Naira destroyed by fire.”
Abubakar commended Yusuf for visiting the scene, demonstrating concern and solidarity with the victims.
Musa Ibrahim, a market trader, recounted his experience, saying that he lost goods worth over N340 million in the fire.
“The fire had consumed everything we had,” he said, pointing to the remains of his shop
The Units Chairmen’s Forum of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ughelli North chapter led by Coach Charles Tuedor held an interactive session with Elders, Leaders, and Stakeholders at the residence of Amb. Thompson O. Akpososo in Afiesere Community on February 14, 2026.
The meeting was marked by a significant donation: Hon Chief George Osikorobia, the first Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman elected under the PDP platform, donated a party secretariat to the PDP. He urged the units chairmen to continue spreading the party’s message across the LGA.
Party leaders, including Hon Pastor Stephen Kesiena Nomuoja and Hon Daniel Emaye, commended the units chairmen for their unwavering efforts and commitments towards the party’s growth. They urged them to remain steadfast and continue working towards the party’s success.
Hon Dr Olotu Akpodiete JP, the Ughelli North, South, and Udu Federal Constituency House of Reps Aspirant, represented by Hon. Ovo Erhabor thanked the units chairmen for their resilience and assured them that the party will overcome its current challenges. He urged the unit chairmen to sensitize the electorates on the importance of getting their voters’ cards, emphasizing that it is crucial for the party’s success in 2027.
The meeting organizers thanked sponsors, including Hon.Dr.Olotu Akpodiete JP,Hon.Oke Umurhohwo,Pastor Kesiena Nomuoja,Madam Rita Agbah, Hon. Daniel Emaye,Hon. Alex Akporute, Amb. Comrade Kpoharor Emmanuel, Chief Scott Udu, Hon. Karo Akpososo among others
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