‘You Have Ignited Fresh Crisis’, Speaker Amaewhule Tells Governor Fubara

A fresh political crisis seemed to be looming in Rivers State as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, is accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of reigniting new crisis in the oil-rich state.

He specifically accused Fubara of lying, refuting the governor’s claim of being unable to meet with the State lawmakers.

“It’s important I make this clarification, first and foremost the governor lied when he said he hasn’t been able to meet with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly,” Amaewhule said.

“Shortly after the State of Emergency was called off, the FCT Minister called a meeting with the governor and principal officials of the Assembly. I can confirm I was in that meeting.”

The Speaker insisted that lawmakers had met with the governor multiple times, contrary to Fubara’s public claims, adding that the governor’s comments were “insincere” and demonstrated what he described as “poor leadership.”

Amaewhule alleged that Governor Fubara’s remarks were a deliberate attempt to create the impression of a breakdown in communication—an act he believed was setting the stage for yet another political crisis in the state.

He urged Rivers people to disregard the governor’s comments and remain vigilant as political tensions persist.

Recall that Governor Fubara earlier on Wednesday dismissed speculations of a rift between him and federal or state lawmakers from the state, insisting that claims of strained relationship were unfounded.

Governor Fubara said this at the commissioning of the extended and dualised 28.4-kilometre Ahoada–Omoku Road project.

The governor said contrary to insinuations that he was avoiding the lawmakers, arrangements had already been made for a meeting with them.

Governor Fubara, who announced his defection from the PDP to the APC on Tuesday, used the event to call on Rivers people to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu.

He explained that the plan was for his predecessor and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, along with elder statesman Ferdinand Alabraba and other leaders, to convene the session.

According to him, anyone alleging that he declined to meet with the lawmakers or rejected proposals relating to them “is not telling the truth.”

The governor told his supporters that his decision to join the APC was not to fulfill his personal ambition but a move to achieve peace in the state and ensure steady progress.

He urged Rivers people to remain steadfast, shun divisive politics, and stand by both the President and the state government.