In a surprising turn of events, lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly who are aligned with the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, have officially withdrawn the impeachment notice they had previously signed against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The decision, made by 26 lawmakers, was announced during a session presided over by House Speaker, Rt. Hon Martin Amaewhule, at the Assembly quarters along Aba Road on Wednesday.
This reversal comes on the heels of a dramatic political saga that unfolded when 24 lawmakers initially signed the impeachment notice on October 30, 2023. However, the landscape has shifted, and the pro-Wike faction has opted to retract their support for the impeachment.
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The latest development appears to be a consequence of high-level discussions involving key political figures, including President Bola Tinubu, who met with Nyesom Wike, Governor Fubara, and other stakeholders in the state. The directives issued by President Tinubu seem to have played a pivotal role in the about-face of the pro-Wike lawmakers.
The withdrawal of the impeachment notice raises questions about the intricate dynamics at play within the political landscape of Rivers State. As the state navigates these political waters, residents and political observers eagerly await further details on the motivations behind this sudden change of course
Source: Daily Trust.
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