The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is being influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. He insisted that lawmakers are acting strictly within constitutional provisions and not at the behest of any political figure. Responding to questions on whether Wike played a role in the impeachment, George said mixing politics with constitutional responsibilities would be dangerous. He emphasised that the House should not be reduced to the influence of an individual, describing such claims as “unfair and demeaning” to the legislature. “This is pouring oil into water, and those two don’t mix unless boiled. The FCT minister is a politician. If we begin to mix politics and constitutional matters, we will begin to cause trouble. “I am not a party chief but a ...
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