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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he has not committed any offence to warrant impeachment by the House of Assembly.
The governor stated this while addressing his supporters who besieged the assembly complex, following alleged plan to impeach him by the lawmakers.
“Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offence I have committed to warrant any impeachment.
“Let me assure the people of Rivers that I will continue to ensure that you get the dividends of democracy. At the appropriate time I will address the press,” he said.
Crisis engulfed the assembly on Monday, following a move by the lawmakers to commence an impeachment process against Fubara.
Some lawmakers, led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, served an impeachment notice on the governor before fleeing the assembly over concerns about their safety.
The lawmakers also removed the House of Assembly Leader, Edison Ehie.