The Nation Newspaper Impeachment call: PDP warns APC against forcible takeover of Rivers
) has condemned the call for impeachment proceedings against Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, stating that it is a clear violation of the Nigerian Constitution and a brazen attempt to overthrow a democratic order, which could lead to anarchy.
He said: “Such reckless and unwarranted statement by the APC Chairman in Rivers State exposes the vile desperation of the APC, which is roundly rejected in Rivers State, to use violence, coercion and bullying to undermine the WILL of the people and forcefully take over the state. He added: “In any event, the individuals that the Rivers State APC Chairman directed to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara are not legally members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and cannot contemplate or exercise such powers under the law.
“For clarity, Section 1 Sub-section 2 of the 1999 Constitution provides;’ The Federal Republic of Nigeria shall not be governed, nor shall any person or group of persons take control of the government of Nigeria or any part thereof, except in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution”, Ologunagba argued.
“The APC chairman in Rivers State should come to terms with the fact that Rivers State is home to PDP and that the people of Rivers State are not ready to put their destiny in the hands of a corrupt, oppressive, and anti-people Special Purpose Vehicle like the APC.
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