The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has launched an investigation into the October 7 violent attacks that resulted in the burning of several local government secretariats and the loss of lives. This probe follows the submission of a report by a seven-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry established by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to investigate the mayhem.
The violence erupted during the handover process when newly inaugurated local government chairmen assumed office, triggering unrest in some areas. In response, the Rivers State Assembly has tasked its Committee on Public Complaints and Petitions to expedite its investigation into the events.
Speaker Amaewhule, citing Section 128 of the 1999 Constitution, emphasized the Assembly’s authority to conduct such inquiries. He urged the committee to deliver its report promptly to ensure transparency and accountability. Committee Chairman Enemi George assured the public that all parties involved would receive fair hearings and pledged to present the findings soon.
Meanwhile, the political crisis in Rivers State has intensified, with Governor Fubara locked in a power struggle with Amaewhule, his allies in the Assembly, and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the inauguration of the remodeled Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) in Ahoada, Governor Fubara declared that his political opponents’ days were numbered, expressing confidence in overcoming the challenges they pose.
Fubara accused his rivals of employing underhanded tactics, including the arrest and detention of the King of Ekpeye Kingdom, who he claimed was… Read the full article.