Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is facing an ultimatum from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, demanding his resignation within 48 hours or risk being impeached.
The APC chairman in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, issued this demand, accusing Fubara of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu and violating the rule of law. Okocha stressed that the APC would not accept any defiance from the governor, urging him to resign immediately.
Okocha cited the Supreme Court’s judgment as the basis for Fubara’s resignation, stating that the governor’s actions, particularly in inviting lawmakers to discuss the judgment, were unjustified. The APC chairman emphasized that Fubara should have presented the 2025 budget to the assembly instead of calling them for discussions.
The situation is tense, with 27 lawmakers loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike likely to reject Fubara’s invitation to meet unless their conditions are met. One lawmaker, Isaiah Opuende, criticized Fubara’s invitation, urging him to communicate formally with the assembly.
The APC’s ultimatum includes a 48-hour deadline for Fubara’s resignation, after which impeachment proceedings may commence. The situation is unfolding rapidly, with the Rivers State House of Assembly and the APC closely watching Fubara’s next move.
