Fubara Called Martins Amaewhule Multiple Times, But He Didn't Answer - Ugochinyere

Posted by Thandiubani on Thu 13th Mar, 2025 - tori.ng

He alleged that Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, called Martins Amaewhule several times, but he refused to accept the call.

A House of Represenatives lawmaker, Ikenga Ugochinyere has slammed Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule.

He alleged that Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara called him several times, but he refused to accept the call.

The leader of the opposition of lawmakers accused Wike of seeking control over Rivers State at all costs, rather than prioritizing peace and development.

The coalition of opposition lawmakers raised the alarm over an alleged plot by pro-Wike lawmakers to destabilise the upcoming local government elections in Rivers State through illegal legislative maneuvers and court orders.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the leader of the group, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP – Imo State), alleged that some lawmakers loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, were making desperate moves to frustrate the conduct of the elections and prevent the implementation of the 2025 Rivers State budget, despite the Supreme Court’s directive.

According to Ugochinyere, the pro-Wike lawmakers are working to amend the Local Government Administration Law to pave the way for former local government chairmen—whose tenure has expired—to return to office.

He said: “The Governor reached out to the House of Assembly members to come for a meeting, something Wike himself would never do. But they boycotted the meeting and refused to come. The Governor even called the Speaker multiple times, but he refused to answer. This shows their real agenda—anarchy and suffering for Rivers people.”

“Their plan is to frustrate the election so that these former LGA chairmen, whose tenure is over, can come back. But we assure the people of Rivers State that the election will hold as scheduled by the electoral body. No illegal amendment will stop the process.”

He also accused them of seeking a court injunction to halt the elections, similar to previous legal maneuvers used to sabotage democratic processes in the state.

Ugochinyere further alleged that the lawmakers were deliberately avoiding the 2025 budget presentation in a bid to cripple governance in Rivers State.

Despite these challenges, he commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his humility and compliance with the Supreme Court judgment, stating that the Governor had acted in good faith by reaching out to the Assembly members and ensuring governance continued despite the provocation and betrayal of the peace accord.

The lawmakers accused Wike of seeking control over Rivers State at all costs, rather than prioritizing peace and development.