By Bukola Kayode
The Rivers State House of Assembly has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state.
Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule said in a statement that the Assembly would abide by the president’s decision, despite it being unexpected.
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The statement read in part: “We assure 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”.
Amaewhule blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the crisis in Rivers State, accusing him of ignoring court judgments and failing to govern in line with the constitution.
“The condition of our dear Rivers State today is mainly because of the malfeasance of the governor, who serially disobeyed court judgments and obstructed the Rivers State House of Assembly,” he stated.
“We urge everyone to remain calm as the Sole Administrator assumes duty. Rest assured that the Assembly will give him all the necessary support to restore order,” he added.
The Speaker also thanked the people of the state for their patience, prayers and support during this period of emergency.
President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday night, suspending Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the state House of Assembly for six months.
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