Rivers State Archives - Page 3 of 7

Mar

17

2025

Impeachment Proceedings: 18 Allegations Against Rivers State Governor and Deputy

News, PoliticsNyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

The Rivers State Assembly on Monday begun proceedings to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The state House of Assembly served a notice of alleged misconduct on the Governor and his deputy on Monday. This commenced the process of impeaching Fubara and his deputy from office. Read the full list of the allegations being filed against the Governor by the House: 1. “That His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State refused to present the Rivers State Appropriation Bill, 2024 to the Rivers State House of Assembly contrary to Section 121(1)(2) of the Constitution…

Oct

20

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Atiku to Wike: I Won’t Lower Myself to Your Level

News, PoliticsAtiku Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, accusing him of prioritizing personal interests over the welfare of Nigerians. This was in response to Wike’s recent remarks in Port Harcourt, where he referred to Atiku as a "rejected politician." Wike's comments followed Atiku's reaction to the recent local government elections in Rivers State, where Atiku stated that the elections had revealed that "the citizens of Rivers are astute and resolute, unwavering in their rejection of any form of political oppression, harassment, or the machinations of self-serving godfathers." Wike, seemingly dismissing Atiku’s statement, said,…

Oct

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rivers State Crisis: Stakeholders Call for Tinubu’s Intervention

Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Kalu, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

The ongoing conflict between former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sparked concerns among stakeholders, who are urging President Tinubu to intervene and rein in Wike and his supporters. The crisis escalated with the burning of three local government headquarters after the recent council elections. Key Demands from Stakeholders Allow Fubara to Govern: Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a PDP chieftain, advises Wike to focus on his ministerial duties and let Fubara deliver on his campaign promises. Stop Interference: Kalu stresses that Wike's continued interference in Fubara's government is the root cause of the crisis.…

Oct

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu Urged to Intervene in Rivers LG Poll Crisis, Call IGP, Wike To Order

News, Opinion, PoliticsNyesom Wike, Opinion, Police, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis surrounding the Rivers State local government election. Eze accused the Nigeria Police and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of colluding to frustrate the electoral process. In a statement, Eze condemned the police's invasion of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) premises, describing it as unprofessional. He also criticized Wike's alleged machinations to sabotage the election, citing the PDP's withdrawal from the polls as evidence of cowardice. Eze stated, "Wike's desperation stems from his…

Oct

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rivers LG Election: Fubara Defies Police, Insists Polls Must Hold

News, PoliticsPolitics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has taken a bold stance on the upcoming local government elections, declaring that they will proceed as scheduled despite the police's attempts to stop them. Fubara accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of bias towards the election and insisted that nothing will prevent the polls from holding. The governor's defiance comes after the Rivers State Police Command vowed not to allow the election to take place, citing a restraining order and a federal high court judgment. However, Fubara argued that the court ruling only prevents the police from providing security, not from holding…