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The moment they decamped to apc ! They played themselves . Mumu law makers

Politicstoday:
https://leadership.ng/fubara-its-better-we-all-resign-rivers-speaker-declares/


Today during her plenary session, the Rivers State House of Assembly marks a significant escalation in the state's long-running political crisis.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, delivered a scathing assessment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara during the commencement of impeachment proceedings.
Below is a word-for-word analysis of the key statements that are currently making the rounds.

1. Siminalayi Fubara is a mistake; Rivers State has never had it this bad:
Context: Martins Amaewhule uses this to frame Fubara's entire tenure as a systemic error rather than a series of policy disagreements.
My Take: By calling the Governor a "mistake," the Speaker is signaling that the legislative arm no longer recognizes the Governor's political legitimacy. The phrase "never had it this bad" is a hyperbolic appeal to public sentiment, designed to justify the "extreme" measure of impeachment as a necessary corrective action for the state's survival.

2. Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy are nothing but a threat to democracy.
Context: The Speaker links the Governor and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu together as a collective "threat."4

My Take: This is a tactical legal framing. Under Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution, impeachment requires proof of "gross misconduct." By labeling them a "threat to democracy," the Speaker is elevating administrative lapses (like budget delays) to the level of constitutional subversion, which is easier to defend as a "gross misconduct" charge.

3. He has been saying to his followers that this 10th Rivers Assembly is nothing but a toothless bulldog:
Context: Amaewhule is responding to alleged private remarks made by Fubara regarding the legislature’s power.

My Take: This highlights the ego war driving the crisis. The Speaker is using the Governor’s own purported rhetoric—"toothless bulldog"—to goad the other 26 lawmakers into action. It frames the impeachment as a matter of legislative honour and institutional relevance, rather than just a political hit.

4. This is a sad commentary for our democracy:
Context: Used when referring to the fact that Rivers is the only state in Nigeria that has allegedly not presented or passed its 2026 Appropriation Bill.

My Take: This is the "hook" for the legal argument. In Nigeria, failing to present a budget is a serious fiscal breach. By calling it a "sad commentary," Amaewhule is attempting to occupy the moral high ground, suggesting that the Assembly is acting out of a sense of duty to democratic norms rather than personal vendetta.

The 7 Allegations Breakdown
While the Speaker provided the "rhetoric," the Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack, read the specific charges, the "word-for-word" allegations in the notice include:
1. Constitutional Breach: Refusal to present the 2026 Budget (Appropriation Bill).
2. Fiscal Misconduct: Spending state funds without legislative approval.
3. Contempt of Judiciary: Refusal to comply with Supreme Court rulings on financial autonomy.
4. Property Destruction: The 2023 demolition of the Assembly complex.
5. Withholding Funds: Allegedly seizing salaries and allowances of the legislature.
6. Obstruction: Hindering the Assembly Service Commission.
7. Executive Interference: Allegedly converting state funds to dollars to influence federal officials.

IN SUMMARY
The timing of impeachment saga is crucial. Following Governor Fubara’s December 2025 defection to the APC, many expected the tension to cool. Instead, the video shows that the pro-Wike faction (who also identify as APC) is using Fubara’s own new party platform against him.

The Speaker's language is notably de-personalized at times—insisting the fight is between "the Governor and the Constitution," not Wike and Fubara. This is a deliberate attempt to neutralize the "godfatherism" narrative that has previously gained Fubara public sympathy.

I REST MY CASE

He speaks well!

phemmyjohnson:
The moment they decamped to apc ! They played themselves . Mumu law makers

You are discussing politics.

Thundafireseun:
Emperor Wike has never lost any fight….

I pity Fubara

He is not a god. Just a mere mortal living by God's grace.
He will lose this one and nothing will happen.
Na dustbin of history dey wait am.

All about sharing of Rivers resources. No integrity whatsoever

Hmmmm. Peace is all we need oooooo

Only in Nigeria will you find grown up men being puppets just because of their daily meal.

Una get luck say I no be Fubara, I for don show una and Wike shege by now.


Rubbish!

If you all don't resign in the next 48hrs, una fada!

the speaker has no moral justification to hold such a noble position because he lacks integrity . he and his cohorts wants money to be shared so that they can remit same to the arrogant wike but the governor would not want any of such.

If not bcus of Wike who is a speaker to talk to o a governor like this in the same political party for goodness sake? By the time they make Wike politically humbled; you will see human beings like this dragging on their kneels to see the governor's face.

Politicstoday:
https://leadership.ng/fubara-its-better-we-all-resign-rivers-speaker-declares/


Today during her plenary session, the Rivers State House of Assembly marks a significant escalation in the state's long-running political crisis.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, delivered a scathing assessment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara during the commencement of impeachment proceedings.
Below is a word-for-word analysis of the key statements that are currently making the rounds.

1. Siminalayi Fubara is a mistake; Rivers State has never had it this bad:
Context: Martins Amaewhule uses this to frame Fubara's entire tenure as a systemic error rather than a series of policy disagreements.
My Take: By calling the Governor a "mistake," the Speaker is signaling that the legislative arm no longer recognizes the Governor's political legitimacy. The phrase "never had it this bad" is a hyperbolic appeal to public sentiment, designed to justify the "extreme" measure of impeachment as a necessary corrective action for the state's survival.

2. Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy are nothing but a threat to democracy.
Context: The Speaker links the Governor and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu together as a collective "threat."4

My Take: This is a tactical legal framing. Under Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution, impeachment requires proof of "gross misconduct." By labeling them a "threat to democracy," the Speaker is elevating administrative lapses (like budget delays) to the level of constitutional subversion, which is easier to defend as a "gross misconduct" charge.

3. He has been saying to his followers that this 10th Rivers Assembly is nothing but a toothless bulldog:
Context: Amaewhule is responding to alleged private remarks made by Fubara regarding the legislature’s power.

My Take: This highlights the ego war driving the crisis. The Speaker is using the Governor’s own purported rhetoric—"toothless bulldog"—to goad the other 26 lawmakers into action. It frames the impeachment as a matter of legislative honour and institutional relevance, rather than just a political hit.

4. This is a sad commentary for our democracy:
Context: Used when referring to the fact that Rivers is the only state in Nigeria that has allegedly not presented or passed its 2026 Appropriation Bill.

My Take: This is the "hook" for the legal argument. In Nigeria, failing to present a budget is a serious fiscal breach. By calling it a "sad commentary," Amaewhule is attempting to occupy the moral high ground, suggesting that the Assembly is acting out of a sense of duty to democratic norms rather than personal vendetta.

The 7 Allegations Breakdown
While the Speaker provided the "rhetoric," the Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack, read the specific charges, the "word-for-word" allegations in the notice include:
1. Constitutional Breach: Refusal to present the 2026 Budget (Appropriation Bill).
2. Fiscal Misconduct: Spending state funds without legislative approval.
3. Contempt of Judiciary: Refusal to comply with Supreme Court rulings on financial autonomy.
4. Property Destruction: The 2023 demolition of the Assembly complex.
5. Withholding Funds: Allegedly seizing salaries and allowances of the legislature.
6. Obstruction: Hindering the Assembly Service Commission.
7. Executive Interference: Allegedly converting state funds to dollars to influence federal officials.

IN SUMMARY
The timing of impeachment saga is crucial. Following Governor Fubara’s December 2025 defection to the APC, many expected the tension to cool. Instead, the video shows that the pro-Wike faction (who also identify as APC) is using Fubara’s own new party platform against him.

The Speaker's language is notably de-personalized at times—insisting the fight is between "the Governor and the Constitution," not Wike and Fubara. This is a deliberate attempt to neutralize the "godfatherism" narrative that has previously gained Fubara public sympathy.

I REST MY CASE

Bunch of jokers, Fubara will never be impeached. I wonder how full grown adults will be political puppets to one man.

Politicstoday:
Fubara will never be impeach. It's another efforts in futility.

Then tell him to present the budget and show little respect to people who have the constitutional power to impeach him.

youneedjesus:
All of them are in APC. Wike has introduced the spirit of division into APC. They should act fast otherwise they will e destroyed just like he did to PDP. Goodluck to them.

APC go collect division wey dem sow for other parties, just like iran dey collect protests dem sow against israel for many countries.

Putindbutt:
Fubara will be the one to resign and not you. You have upheld the law so far but Fubara the stubborn fly is the one disobeying the law with executive recklessness. He has refused to allow the lawmakers carry on their constitutional duties in the state. If Fubara refuses to work with the legislature, then he has to go either by Impeachment or resignation.
Running to the President cannot save him. You're running to the same man that you refused to honor the peace deal you signed before him.

The same man he signed the peace deal with knows he has faulted but still allow him to join the APC with promise of re-election, who's fooling who here?

Thundafireseun:
Emperor Wike has never lost any fight….

I pity Fubara

I hope you will also say this when he fights tinibi

BondRiv:
Don't. Rather, the governor and his deputy should resign. Fubara said his spirit has left Government House, so why is he still there? Only there to be breaking our laws.

Fubara is a despot - The Supreme Court
A joke taken too far - The Court of Appeal
A tyrant - The Federal High Court

You no dey tire, wetin Wike give you chop abi you be him tribesman or family member

Yes resign

dederocs:
How can parliamentarians reduce themselves to stooges. It's a shame these political charlatans and jobbers are playing selfish politics with the time, resources of the Rivers people.

U can never change, always coming up with senseless assertions.

AkumTemi:
Bunch of jokers, Fubara will never be impeached. I wonder how full grown adults will be political puppets to one man.

Whatever happened to fubara, he caused it.

Present the budget.

Give house of assembly their financial auto omy.

Let your appointees go for legislative screening.

Fubara do the right thing. You can't be acting illegally and then turn to the people for their sympathy.

If I hear say Martin resign make I know wetin cause am. Somebody that's position to be the next governor if the impeachment goes thru

Kalulu44:
You no dey tire, wetin Wike give you chop abi you be him tribesman or family member

IPOB people still bitter about Wike's leadership which forestalled sit at home in Rivers State.

Kalulu44:
The same man he signed the peace deal with knows he has faulted but still allow him to join the APC with promise of re-election, who's fooling who here?

That clueless Fubara thinks he is playing smart, but not being clever @ all.

Sometimes i wonder if you were born or molded,
Can you for once say something that your unborn children will be proud of when they hear it?
Just for their sake, please be reasonable for at least once in your life time.

Putindbutt:
Fubara will be the one to resign and not you. You have upheld the law so far but Fubara the stubborn fly is the one disobeying the law with executive recklessness. He has refused to allow the lawmakers carry on their constitutional duties in the state. If Fubara refuses to work with the legislature, then he has to go either by Impeachment or resignation.
Running to the President cannot save him. You're running to the same man that you refused to honor the peace deal you signed before him.

youneedjesus:
All of them are in APC. Wike has introduced the spirit of division into APC. They should act fast otherwise they will e destroyed just like he did to PDP. Goodluck to them.

what goes around comes around..you all cheering Wike when he was dismantling Pdp now is your turn of evil satanic deception party of Islam APC will be worst... Anything that will destroy APC is welcome

Tareq1105:
Whatever happened to fubara, he caused it.

Present the budget.

Give house of assembly their financial auto omy.

Let your appointees go for legislative screening.

Fubara do the right thing. You can't be acting illegally and then turn to the people for their sympathy.

We all know the booby traps being set for him. Besides, wasn't he doing that before the misunderstanding?
His refusal is because of Wike and his greed and over domineering attitude.

fabolouz1:
the speaker has no moral justification to hold such a noble position because he lacks integrity . he and his cohorts wants money to be shared so that they can remit same to the arrogant wike but the governor would not want any of such.

Is this how far your knowledge of governance can carry you?

Are you saying it's okay to keep spending money without a budget?

Are you saying his appointees can continue to function in office without screening by the lawmakers?

Politicstoday:
https://leadership.ng/fubara-its-better-we-all-resign-rivers-speaker-declares/


Today during her plenary session, the Rivers State House of Assembly marks a significant escalation in the state's long-running political crisis.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, delivered a scathing assessment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara during the commencement of impeachment proceedings.
Below is a word-for-word analysis of the key statements that are currently making the rounds.

1. Siminalayi Fubara is a mistake; Rivers State has never had it this bad:
Context: Martins Amaewhule uses this to frame Fubara's entire tenure as a systemic error rather than a series of policy disagreements.
My Take: By calling the Governor a "mistake," the Speaker is signaling that the legislative arm no longer recognizes the Governor's political legitimacy. The phrase "never had it this bad" is a hyperbolic appeal to public sentiment, designed to justify the "extreme" measure of impeachment as a necessary corrective action for the state's survival.

2. Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy are nothing but a threat to democracy.
Context: The Speaker links the Governor and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu together as a collective "threat."4

My Take: This is a tactical legal framing. Under Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution, impeachment requires proof of "gross misconduct." By labeling them a "threat to democracy," the Speaker is elevating administrative lapses (like budget delays) to the level of constitutional subversion, which is easier to defend as a "gross misconduct" charge.

3. He has been saying to his followers that this 10th Rivers Assembly is nothing but a toothless bulldog:
Context: Amaewhule is responding to alleged private remarks made by Fubara regarding the legislature’s power.

My Take: This highlights the ego war driving the crisis. The Speaker is using the Governor’s own purported rhetoric—"toothless bulldog"—to goad the other 26 lawmakers into action. It frames the impeachment as a matter of legislative honour and institutional relevance, rather than just a political hit.

4. This is a sad commentary for our democracy:
Context: Used when referring to the fact that Rivers is the only state in Nigeria that has allegedly not presented or passed its 2026 Appropriation Bill.

My Take: This is the "hook" for the legal argument. In Nigeria, failing to present a budget is a serious fiscal breach. By calling it a "sad commentary," Amaewhule is attempting to occupy the moral high ground, suggesting that the Assembly is acting out of a sense of duty to democratic norms rather than personal vendetta.

The 7 Allegations Breakdown
While the Speaker provided the "rhetoric," the Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack, read the specific charges, the "word-for-word" allegations in the notice include:
1. Constitutional Breach: Refusal to present the 2026 Budget (Appropriation Bill).
2. Fiscal Misconduct: Spending state funds without legislative approval.
3. Contempt of Judiciary: Refusal to comply with Supreme Court rulings on financial autonomy.
4. Property Destruction: The 2023 demolition of the Assembly complex.
5. Withholding Funds: Allegedly seizing salaries and allowances of the legislature.
6. Obstruction: Hindering the Assembly Service Commission.
7. Executive Interference: Allegedly converting state funds to dollars to influence federal officials.

IN SUMMARY
The timing of impeachment saga is crucial. Following Governor Fubara’s December 2025 defection to the APC, many expected the tension to cool. Instead, the video shows that the pro-Wike faction (who also identify as APC) is using Fubara’s own new party platform against him.

The Speaker's language is notably de-personalized at times—insisting the fight is between "the Governor and the Constitution," not Wike and Fubara. This is a deliberate attempt to neutralize the "godfatherism" narrative that has previously gained Fubara public sympathy.

I REST MY CASE

Make una resign because you all are useless.

That's a frustrated man speaking

AkumTemi:
We all know the booby traps being set for him. Besides, wasn't he doing that before the misunderstanding?
His refusal is because of Wike and his greed and over domineering attitude.

Exactly why I called him mumu Gov.

The accusations are constitutional in nature and grounds for impeachment. This is the basic truth to any right thinking people except those who are deceiving Sim Fubara who unfortunately will not be there when he would be impeached.

Tareq1105:
Exactly why I called him mumu Gov.

The accusations are constitutional in nature and grounds for impeachment. This is the basic truth to any right thinking people except those who are deceiving Sim Fubara who unfortunately will not be there when he would be impeached.

My brother we understand all the antics of the house members. But the truth is simple, they are becoming cry babies of the house

Realmssss:
what goes around comes around..you all cheering Wike when he was dismantling Pdp now is your turn of evil satanic deception party of Islam APC will be worst... Anything that will destroy APC is welcome

APC tinubu will come out of this stronger. The difference between APC and others is bcoz APC has a strong and respected leader in Tinubu. He knows when to intervene.

Governor Fubara would have saved himself from all these trouble had it been he respected the law,the mediation by Mr President,the mutual agreement between him and Wike's group and not listening to hypocritical election losers and haters of Wike who are urging him on.