Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara should face impeachment proceedings if he is found guilty of any impeachable offenses. Wike made these remarks during a live media chat on Wednesday, emphasizing the necessity of upholding the rule of law.
“Politics is not a game. If he has done something that warrants impeachment, then let it happen. It’s not a criminal matter,” Wike asserted, calling for accountability among elected officials and criticizing those close to the governor.
Wike expressed disbelief at the notion that a small faction of lawmakers could pass legislation and expect it to be accepted without question. “I cannot believe we’re at a point where three members of the House can sit and make a law that we have to argue in the Supreme Court. Do we really need to go that far?” he questioned.
In his comments, Wike did not hold back in criticizing the Rivers State High Court, labeling it as the “worst” in the country.
The former governor praised those who challenge illegal actions and argued that elected officials should not view themselves as superior to the legislators they work with. “Speakers and Assembly members are not our children; they are elected representatives,” he stated.
Wike also recounted a troubling incident involving elder statesman Ferdinand Alabararba, who had supported Fubara’s rise to governorship but later faced disrespect from him. “This elder statesman cried; he almost shed tears. Now, he can’t go back to him for help,” Wike lamented.
As political tensions rise in Rivers State, Wike’s comments add fuel to the ongoing debate regarding Fubara’s leadership and the future of the state’s governance.
