Fubara Warned His Days Are Numbered Without Rivers Lawmakers’ Support
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been warned that his political future could be in serious danger if he continues without the backing of the State House of Assembly.
The warning came amid the deepening political crisis in Rivers, where lawmakers have begun impeachment moves against the governor and his deputy.
However, the situation has raised fresh concerns about the stability of the state’s government and the balance of power between the executive and the legislature.
Speaking on the unfolding drama, the Director of News at Television Continental, Babajide Otitoju, said no governor can survive politically without the support of lawmakers.
According to him, the legislature plays a decisive role in sustaining any administration at the state level.
Otitoju described the impeachment process as troubling, especially the attempt to remove the deputy governor. He said, “Rivers House of Assembly wants to impeach Fubara’s deputy, even when they can’t really point out the offense she has committed.”
Moreover, he noted that the lack of clear allegations has fueled public suspicion about the true motive behind the impeachment process. Otitoju added, “That’s why people think this is just a game meant to get the governor and deputy out of the way so that the speaker can become acting governor.”
The TVC director stressed that history has shown how powerful state assemblies can be when they withdraw support from a governor.
He said, “The fact is clear. If you don’t have the support of the lawmakers, your days could actually be numbered. This was actually what happened to Balarabe Musa, who was governor of Kaduna State.”
Recall, POLITICS NIGERIA previously reported the prolonged face-off between Governor Fubara and lawmakers loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike.
Consequently, the conflict has repeatedly stalled legislative activities and widened divisions within the state’s political structure.
As events unfold, attention remains on how Governor Fubara will navigate the mounting pressure from the House of Assembly and whether reconciliation is still possible.
