Rivers State Governor Fubara Issues Stern Warning to Defecting Lawmakers: "You've Made a Grave Mistake"
By Wisdom Tide
November 4, 2024
Governor Fubara Condemns Defection of Assembly Members
In a recent address, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara issued a strong rebuke to 27 members of the State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, following their recent decision to defect from their previous political affiliations. Governor Fubara described their move as a serious miscalculation, cautioning that it could jeopardize their political careers and diminish their influence within the state’s legislative body.
Defectors’ Influence Diminished
During an interview shared on YouTube, Governor Fubara elaborated on his concerns regarding the lawmakers' decision to shift allegiances. He asserted that this choice not only damaged key political relationships but also weakened the defectors' standing within the Assembly. Initially, Fubara had intended to support these lawmakers, but their sudden defection led him to withdraw this offer.
Governor Fubara Warns of Political Consequences
Describing the lawmakers' actions as politically misguided, Fubara warned that their decision could lead to their political downfall, potentially forcing them to return to their communities without the influence they once wielded. "When I wanted to help them, I was willing to do so because we are all part of the same team, even when we disagree," he remarked, "but they thought they were clever." He emphasized that their defection carried significant consequences for their future in state politics.
Exclusion from 2025 Budget Planning
As he mapped out his administration's future plans, Fubara announced that he would proceed with the state’s fiscal agenda for 2025 without involving the defecting lawmakers. He stated explicitly that he would not present the upcoming budget to them, signaling a decisive end to their collaboration. According to Fubara, the lawmakers' actions reflected a lack of loyalty to the administration’s vision, leading him to conclude that they no longer represented the interests of the Rivers State government.
Previous Declaration of Vacant Seats Reinforced
Governor Fubara also referenced a declaration made in December 2023, which resulted in the defecting lawmakers' seats being declared vacant. He suggested that their recent decision further solidified this outcome. "They believe I am like them, but they do not understand the consequences of their actions," he asserted. The governor reaffirmed his intention to draft the 2025 budget independently, signaling that the defectors’ political futures are now in doubt.
Tensions Escalate in Rivers State Political Landscape
This development underscores the growing tensions within Rivers State’s political scene as Governor Fubara moves forward with his agenda despite the challenges posed by the lawmakers’ actions. The situation highlights the potential risks of defection in a political climate where loyalty and alignment with the administration's goals are heavily emphasized
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