A new wave of political tension is building in Rivers State following strong accusations by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, who claimed Governor Siminalayi Fubara is misrepresenting facts and fueling fresh discord in the state.
Amaewhule, speaking on Thursday, directly countered the governor’s recent assertion that he had been unable to meet with members of the House.
“It’s important I make this clarification. First and foremost, the governor lied when he said he hasn’t been able to meet with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly,” the Speaker declared. “Shortly after the State of Emergency was called off, the FCT Minister convened a meeting with the governor and principal officers of the Assembly. I can confirm I was there.”
According to Amaewhule, lawmakers have held multiple engagements with Governor Fubara—contradicting the governor’s public claims. He described Fubara’s remarks as “insincere” and reflective of what he termed “poor leadership.”
The Speaker alleged that the governor’s comments were a calculated attempt to create the impression of communication breakdown, warning that such narratives could lay the groundwork for renewed political conflict in the state. He urged residents to disregard the governor’s claims and remain alert as tensions simmer.
Fubara Denies Rift With Lawmakers
Meanwhile, Governor Fubara on Wednesday dismissed reports of strained relations between him and both federal and state lawmakers from Rivers.
Speaking at the commissioning of the extended and dualised 28.4-kilometre Ahoada–Omoku Road, he insisted there was no rift and that suggestions of tension were baseless.
Contrary to suggestions that he had been evading lawmakers, the governor said arrangements were already underway for a meeting with them.
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