Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s attempt to engage the Rivers State House of Assembly, labeling his letter to lawmakers as “useless.” Wike criticized Fubara’s method of communication, arguing that he should have contacted Speaker Martins Amaewhule directly instead of sending a formal request.
Wike’s comments come on the heels of a recent Supreme Court decision affirming the legitimacy of the Amaewhule-led Assembly, a setback for Fubara. The ruling also restricted financial institutions from releasing funds to the Rivers State Government over its alleged disregard for previous court decisions.
In response, Fubara pledged to implement the court’s directives, including fresh local government elections scheduled for August 9, 2025. As part of the peace efforts, the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, sent a letter requesting a meeting with lawmakers on March 10 to discuss the 2025 budget.
However, Wike insists that peace in Rivers State can only be restored if Fubara recognizes the Assembly’s authority and follows due process. “What is peace? What is more important than letting the right thing be done? When the right thing is done, there will be peace,” Wike asserted.
Meanwhile, Fubara was denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. The governor accused Speaker Martin Amaewhule of deliberately avoiding him, stating that several calls placed to the lawmaker went unanswered.
