Rivers State House Of Assembly Rejects Claims Of Wike’s Influence In Fubara Impeachment

The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected claims that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is influencing the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Spokesperson Enemi George clarified the Assembly’s position on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stressing that the lawmakers are acting within the bounds of the Constitution and not under the direction of any political figure.

George said linking the impeachment to Wike or any other individual undermines the independence of the legislative branch.

Responding to suggestions that the former Rivers State governor played a role in the move to impeach Fubara, he warned against conflating politics with constitutional duties.

“This is like pouring oil into water; the two do not mix unless boiled. The FCT minister is a politician. If we begin to mix politics with constitutional matters, we will begin to cause trouble,” he said.

He emphasized that portraying the Assembly as being influenced by a single person is unfair and demeaning to a constitutionally established institution.

“I am not a party chief; I am the spokesperson of the Rivers State House of Assembly. While I am personally politically aligned with the FCT minister, it is insulting to reduce the activities of an institution created by the Constitution to just politics or an individual,” George added.

The spokesperson maintained that the impeachment process is driven by alleged constitutional breaches by Governor Fubara, not political motivations. Lawmakers are following due process as outlined by law.

The House had earlier launched impeachment proceedings against Fubara over allegations of gross misconduct, sparking widespread political debate and tension across Rivers State.