Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, are currently holding their sessions.
Fubara, who arrived at the complex in company with top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, to present the 2025 budget met with a locked gate, preventing his entry.
Governor Fubara while addressing journalists at the scene, accused Speaker Martin Amaewhule of deliberately avoiding him.
He stated that several calls placed to the Speaker were not answered.
Fubara said, “Before my arrival here, I made several attempts to speak to the Speaker. I also sent a letter which was transmitted for this particular invitation.
“Unfortunately, at the gate, you can see that the place is completely sealed, and there is no sign that anything is going to happen today.”
He insisted that his actions were in the interest of the people, expressing his commitment to fulfilling his constitutional duties.
“The reason why we are doing this, I have always said, is in the interest of our people, which is the most important thing. I don’t think there is anything to worry about. I expect to hear from them after today,” Fubara added.
The Governor, after addressing newsmen, left the Assembly premises along with his his entourage.
