The Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday – earlier today, March 12 – locked out Governor Siminalayi Fubara, from entering its quarters.
Governor Fubara had gone to the lawmakers’ residential quarters along Aba Road, in the morning accompanied by members of the State Executive Council to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill in compliance with the Supreme Court’s judgment.
Briefing journalists at the gate of the House of Assembly Residential Quarters, Governor Fubara said he had made several calls to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule and the other members of the House to no avail and, therefore, decided, like the proverbial mountain to Mohammed, to go in person to their residential quarters for a meeting with them.
He said: “I am here myself this morning with members of the State Executive Council to comply with the Supreme Court’s judgment.
“Before my arrival, I had already made several attempts by phone calls to reach the Speaker and Honourable members. I have also personally written a letter which was transmitted to the Honourable Speaker for this particular invitation.”
Describing as unfortunate the sealing of the Assembly Quarters against him, Fubara lamented that there was no indication that the purpose of the visit would be achieved.
He emphasized that the essence of the step he had taken was in the interest of Rivers people, expressing hope that he would hear from the House soonest.
“But, it is unfortunate that at the gate, you can see that the place is completely sealed. And there is no sign that anything is going to happen today.
“The reason we are doing this, I have always said it, is in the interest of our people, which is the most important thing.
“Well, I don’t think there is anything to worry about. Maybe, they are working on the letter. And I expect to hear from them after this hour.”
