Governor Fubara recently signed the N1.188 trillion
Rivers State 2025 budget into law, purportedly submitted on December 30, 2024,
by a three-member Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo. The body in a statement
signed by its National President, Bature Haruna, and the FCT Coordinator, Mark
Okpanachi Ogah, said Fubara’s action defies the judiciary’s recognition of
Amaewhule as the legitimate speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and
undermines democratic processes and principles.
They called on the Governor to respect judicial
rulings and uphold the constitution to restore public confidence in his
administration. The body also advised Fubara to abide by and respect the
reconciliation intervention proffer by President Bola Ahmed, saying: “In a
democracy, no leader is above the law.
Governance must be based on legality, the principle of
separation of powers and transparency.”Governor Fubara must realign his actions
to reflect these principles for the good of Rivers State and its
people.”Furthermore, Martin Amaewhule and 26 other members of the Rivers State
House of Assembly are loyal to His Excellency Nyesom Wike and form part of his
political structure.
Not recognizing them, as directed by the court
rulings, is unacceptable and unfortunate, especially for such disloyalty to
come from a state executive like Governor Fubara who is expected to uphold the
rule of law and democratic principles.
“Governor Fubara must not forget the vital role played
by His Excellency Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, in his political ascent to
power
“Wike stood firmly behind Fubara during his
nomination, even when opposition came from his kinsmen. Additionally, Wike
shielded Fubara from allegations of financial misconduct, placing his trust in
him at critical political moments.
“It is, therefore, disheartening that Governor Fubara
has chosen to betray his benefactor by attempting to dismantle the political
structure built by Wike.
“This ungratefulness is not only morally unacceptable
but also politically destabilizing.”The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence
remain steadfast in promoting peace, justice, and unity in Nigeria. We urge
Governor Fubara to prioritize the rule of law and reconciliation to preserve
democracy and ensure sustainable development in Rivers State.
“The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence is using
this medium to thank Mr President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his genuine
intervention for all parties to respect the rule of law and maintain a Peaceful
resolution to this Rivers State political debacle.
“We in Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence are also
thanking the President for signing the establishment of the North Central
Development Commission into law.
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