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By, Onome Jackson
The Olive Branch from Governor Fubara of Rivers to a faction of the State’s Lawmakers is withering.
The meeting which ought to be on this Monday is not to be !
A member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Lolo Isaiah Opuende, has dismissed an invitation from Governor Siminialayi Fubara for a crucial meeting at Government House, Port Harcourt.
In an online video, Opuende stated that it was time for the governor to “dey his dey” (be on his own) while the lawmakers would do the same.
Representing Akuku-Toru Constituency 2, Opuende recalled that when the political crisis began, their principal had warned that a time would come for both sides to go their separate ways.
He also questioned the mode of invitation transmission, arguing that it was not feasible for lawmakers to honour the governor’s request.
“How can you write a letter for the House of Assembly and put it on social media and expect us to come. The governor should write us the proper way,” he said.
Earlier yesterday, Governor Fubara had invited the Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the State House of Assembly to a meeting at the Government House on Monday, following pressure from the lawmakers.
The invitation comes after the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the assembly for the governor to present the 2025 budget expired.
A letter dated 9th March, signed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo and addressed to Speaker Amaewhule, stated that the governor had received the Supreme Court judgment and was ready to meet with the legislators loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The agenda includes discussions on providing a befitting space for assembly sittings, payment of outstanding allowances, budget presentation and other relevant issues.
