Rivers lawmakers loyal to the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday denied the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly were they have been holding their sittings.
Fubara, upon arrival at the assembly complex, situated along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, met a locked gate, effectively preventing his entry.
Speaking to journalists at the scene, the governor accused Speaker Martin Amaewhule of deliberately avoiding him, stating that several calls placed to the lawmaker went unanswered.
“Before my arrival, 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,” he stated.
While maintaining that his actions were in the interest of the people, Fubara emphasized that he remained committed to fulfilling his constitutional duties.
The governor and his entourage, comprising the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, left the premises after addressing members of the press.
