Martin Amaewhule
Reacting to the development in a statement signed by Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, the lawmakers blamed Fubara for the current situation.
Newsconnect reports that 27 lawmakers led by Amaewhule accused Fubara of continually disobeying judgments and orders of the courts, failing to govern the state in line with his oath of office and the Constitution.
The suspended Rivers lawmaker maintained that President Tinubu acted in the best interest of the state and urged their constituents to remain calm as the appointed Sole Administrator assumes his duty.
The statement reads, “The governor’s despotic and tyrannical actions, as confirmed by the courts, in which he also unconstitutionally obstructed the Rivers State House of Assembly—an arm of government—from functioning, underlie this situation.
“As an Assembly, we assure you all, our constituents, that we will abide by this declaration even though it is not what we prayed for.
“Mr President has acted in the best interest of the country; therefore, we call on you all to remain calm as the Sole Administrator appointed by the President assumes his duty in the best interest of our State and Nation.
“Rest assured that we will give any kind of support required of the Rivers State House of Assembly to the Sole Administrator in the best interest of our dear state.”
Culled from gists9ja.com.ng