Fresh Tension Brews in Rivers as Speaker Cautions Governor Fubara Over Wike Comments

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has issued a stern warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying verbal attacks on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will not resolve the political crisis rocking the state.

Amaewhule accused the governor of being untruthful over claims that he had been unable to meet with lawmakers. According to the speaker, several meetings had already taken place, including discussions held at the residence of the FCT minister and later at the home of Ferdinand Alabraba. He said agreements reached during those meetings were allegedly ignored by the governor.

The speaker further alleged that Governor Fubara had been engaging in reckless spending, awarding contracts to associates without seeking the required approval of the House of Assembly. He also claimed that the former Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), left behind more than ₦600 billion in the state’s coffers, which the governor inherited after the end of the emergency rule.

Amaewhule additionally accused the governor of attempting to influence lawmakers financially using state resources, insisting that members of the assembly could not be compromised.

He also faulted the governor for making remarks he described as disrespectful toward Wike, stressing that attacking the former governor would not work in his favour. The speaker urged Fubara to show leadership and refrain from allowing his media aides to verbally attack the legislature.

Despite the accusations, Amaewhule said the assembly remained focused on protecting the interests of Rivers residents and would continue to respect the peace efforts initiated by President Bola Tinubu.