Breaking: 26 Rivers Lawmakers, Whose Seats Declared Vacant, Hold Plenary to impeach Governor Fubara

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26 Rivers lawmakers hold plenary
26 Rivers lawmakers whose seats have declared Vacant

Defiant Move – 26 Rivers Lawmakers Hold Plenary Amidst Vacant Seat Declaration. 

In a bold and unexpected move, twenty-six members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, whose seats were declared vacant by the authentic speaker, Edison Ehie, convened a plenary session at the auditorium of the legislative quarters.

This unprecedented gathering took place on Thursday, December 14, a day after the state Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, ordered the demolition of the House of Assembly complex.

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The backdrop of this extraordinary session is the recent declaration by Speaker Edison Ehie, stating the seats of the 26 lawmakers as vacant due to their defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Despite the turmoil surrounding the political landscape, these lawmakers chose to assert their presence and continue their legislative activities.

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The timing of this plenary, right after the demolition of the Assembly complex, adds an intriguing dimension to the ongoing political dynamics in Rivers State.

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Sources say they are planning to impeach Governor Siminialayi Fubara, despite a court order barring them from approaching the complex or conducting any session.

 

As the details unfold, the motives and implications of this defiant plenary session remain unclear.

The political ramifications of these actions are likely to reverberate, shaping the course of events in Rivers State. Stay tuned for further updates on this breaking and evolving story.

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