The incumbent Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara was today shutout of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex in Port Harcourt.
Governor Fubara, who arrived at the complex on Wednesday, with other top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr.Tammy Danagogo and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie met a locked gate preventing his entry.
While addressing journalists on the scene, Fubara accused the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule of deliberately avoiding him, stating that the several calls made to him were not unanswered.
He stated, “Before my arrival here, I made several attempts to speak to the Speaker. I also sent a letter which was transmitted for this particular invitation.
“Unfortunately, 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 governor insisted that his actions were in the interest of the people, stressing that he remained committed to fulfilling his constitutional duties.
“The reason why we are doing this, I have always said, is in the interest of our people, which is the most important thing. I don’t think there is anything to worry about. I expect to hear from them after today,” he added.
