By Augusta Afina, Abuja
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State ought to face impeachment if he is found guilty of an impeachable offense.
During a live media discussion on Wednesday, Wike highlighted the significance of maintaining the rule of law and directed criticism at those closely associated with the governor.
“Politics is not play. If he has done something to be impeached, let them impeach him. It’s not a criminal offense,” Wike stated.
Wike defended his adherence to due process and justice, expressing disbelief that a small number of lawmakers could enact legislation and expect it to be upheld.
“I cannot believe that in this country, we are now at the point where Nigerians are talking about where three members of the House will sit and make a law, and they are talking about going to the Supreme Court. Do we need to go to work?” he questioned.
He also said, “The worst State High Court we have is the Rivers State High Court.”
The former governor also praised those who challenged his alleged illegalities.
“Speakers and Assembly members are not our children; they were elected; they are not your boys or your girls. You sit with them and play with them. I travelled with my Speakers, and I created relationships. It’s not a master-servant thing,” he explained.
He recounted how elder statesman Ferdinand Alabararba had fervently supported the emergence of an Ijaw governor, only to be disrespected by the individual he championed later.
“This elder statesman cried; he almost cried. This boy later insulted this elder statesman; now he can’t go back to him for help. Ordinarily, these are the people who will call the family people. Forget about me,” Wike said.
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