CLANDESTINE moves to impeach Rivers
State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, heightened on Wednesday as eight
members of the House of Assembly were said to have shifted loyalty to
the camp of the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike.
Though the names of the lawmakers were
not mentioned, the number of anti-Amaechi state legislators has suddenly
swollen to 13 out of 32.
Five members of the House had, from the
outset, taken a position against the governor since the beginning of the
crisis which is threatening the existence of the Peoples Democratic
Party in the state.
But the Speaker of the House, Mr.
Otelemaba Amachree, said the number of members of the House, who had
been swayed against the governor, was not enough to impeach the
governor.
Amachree, who spoke with The PUNCH
through his Media Assistant, Mr. Jim Okpiki, stated that with 19
lawmakers on the side of the governor, it would be difficult to remove
(Amaechi).
He said, “We are aware that between five
and eight lawmakers have compromised and are making moves to impeach
the governor. But they don’t have enough number to impeach the state
governor.
“They have to impeach the Speaker first
before thinking of removing the governor because he (Speaker) will not
betray the governor. Mr. Speaker is never a traitor and he (Amachree)
has not seen any reason why he should give up on Amaechi.
“Apart from that, the lawmakers that
have compromised would have to tell the world the governor’s offence,
because as far as we are concerned, Governor Amaechi has not committed
any impeachable offence.”
The Speaker challenged the compromised
lawmakers to come out in the open and explain to Rivers people why they
had decided to betray the governor.
It was, however, learnt that the eight
lawmakers, who were swayed to Wike’s camp during a meeting held outside
the state, decided to hide their intention in order not to jeopardise
the plan to unseat the governor.
Amaechi had, during an interaction with
some youths in the state, declared that he was not afraid of being
impeached, saying he had done his best for the development of the state.
He urged the people to use their voter cards to remove “irresponsible governments” from public office in 2015.
It will be recalled that the House of Assembly had adjourned sine die
(indefinitely) after suspending the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local
Government Area, Mr. Timothy Nsirim, even as a caretaker committee was
sworn in to oversee the affairs of the council.
The development had deepened the
political crisis in the state, with security operatives from the state
Police Command sealing off the council secretariat about a month ago.
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. . . Amaechi, i love your courage and boldness. Don't mind them, they r annoyed bcoz u have taken a bold step to distinguish yourself. Kudos.
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ReplyDeleteHow disgusting and shameless is d govt of d day...
ReplyDeleteBefore our open eyes, they still want to interfer into Rivers assembly and impeach d governor?
I don't believe this!
Nigerians should not be drag into this battle of greed of Ameachi. I want to believe that those who are supporting Ameachi are Core Northerner's.
ReplyDeleteIf the president is from the North whoever try to betrail their government that is from the North also will be tagged Enemy of the North and can even be Assassinated.
Sambo the vice-president is suffering from their hands today for becoming the Vic.
Why then will ameachi betrail his people for His own interest ?????
God is with you GOv. Ameachi, even if they succeed in their plan. Whatever happens now haz been destined by God. The lord iz ur strenght
ReplyDeleteAmaechi, you are a man of integrity but please don't allow this northern brothers to use you & then afterwards dumb you because they believe dearly on their religion.. However Kudos
ReplyDeleteMy Gov. I like ur boldness. Your my man any day. We all strive for perfection. One thing is sure," the Lord will protect and direct His own by His Spirit". All things will always work together for good to them that love God and to them who are called according to His purpose. You have impacted in the lives of the poor and rich masses and not in any particular individual wallet. This is strange you know but don't warry, the good masses are praying for you. In all things, always give thanks to God.
ReplyDeleteNa man you be baba ameachi
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