Tony Okocha called Fubara’s request to meet with lawmakers a “Greek gift,” implying that it was not genuine. He claimed that the governor’s position is in jeopardy because of purported impeachable acts and accused Fubara of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu and violating the rule of law.
One branch of the APC in Rivers State, led by Okocha, is calling for Fubara’s resignation or impeachment, while another faction, led by Chief Emeka Bekee and loyal to former Governor Rotimi Amaechi, opposes Okocha’s position.
A major contributing reason to the situation has been the ruling, which declared local elections illegitimate and restored the Amaewhule-led Assembly. Additionally, it stopped federal funding for the state, which has important governance ramifications.
The Niger Delta could become unstable and oil production could be disrupted if Fubara is impeached, according to Ijaw organizations like the Ijaw Youths Council and the Ijaw National Congress, which have threatened violence3.
PANDEF’s Demand for Reversal: Citing worries about the state’s capacity to operate without federal funding, the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has demanded that the Supreme Court’s ruling be overturned.
Despite these tensions, Governor Fubara has expressed his commitment to implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment, aiming to stabilize the situation in Rivers State
