There is ongoing political tension in Rivers State between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Speaker Martin Amaewhule. The governor has refused to approve four bills passed by the legislature, leading to threats of impeachment. The police have warned against any disruption of peace and stated their readiness to take action against violators.
There has been recurrent political tension between the executive in Rivers led by Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; and the house of assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, the speaker.the decision of the governor not to approve four bills already passed by the legislature.to resume impeachment proceedings against the governor if he continues to “breach the constitution”.
Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson of the command, added that the police are aware of the “various political sentiments” circulating and would not hesitate to take decisive action against any person or group of persons found violating the laws.“The command will not stand idle and allow any individual or group to disrupt the existing peace in the state under any guise or pretext,” the statement reads.
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