Rivers Assembly house leader removed amid plot to impeach governor

A fresh crisis has erupted in the Rivers State House of Assembly amid rumours of an impending impeachment procedure against the state governor, Sim Fubara.

The House, on Monday, removed its leader, Edison Ehie, in a move widely seen as a prelude to the governor’s impeachment. Twenty-four Assembly members, including the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, supported Ehie’s removal.

The governor also stormed the Assembly Complex while House members fled for safety as tear gas was fired outside the building.

Fubara, while addressing his supporters at the Assembly Complex, said he has not committed any offence to warrant impeachment by the Rivers State House of Assembly.

“Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offence I have committed to warrant any impeachment,” Fubara said.

The governor also assured the state’s people of getting the dividends of democracy and noted that he would speak on the matter at the appropriate time.

The development comes just hours after a fire broke out at the Assembly Complex on Sunday night.

It is unclear if the fire is connected to the political controversy.