Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory
Minister, has accused Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor
of Rivers State of withholding the salaries and allowances of 27 members of the Rivers
State House of Assembly for a period of one year.
He further stated why he has refused to
forgive the governor while emphasizing that forgiveness is not tantamount to
condoning wrongdoing, and that accountability must be upheld. He commended the
lawmakers for their resilience and independence, noting that their refusal to
beg for their rightful entitlements is a testament to their integrity. He
encouraged other states to emulate the exemplary conduct of the Rivers State
lawmakers, who have demonstrated that they are not susceptible to coercion or
manipulation.
He said in a live
coverage by TVC from 3:50, ‘People come out to say why
not forgive, and I said, “Forgive what?” I have no problem forgiving him [Fubara] because, after all, we’re all
human .
But they want me to pretend as if nothing has gone wrong; I would never
pretend. We are not a pushover state; we’re not like other states.
You [27 lawmakers] have shown capacity, and
you have shown that you are an independent legislature. You have shown that
money cannot move you. Other states should emulate you. He seized their
salaries and allowances for one year, and they said they would come and beg.
But are they begging today? No. And will they beg tomorrow? Certainly not. You
have told them that to hell with their money. We’ll stand firm and do what is
right as a people.”
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