Rivers Govt Fires Back as Lawmakers Seek Commissioners’ Removal
3 months ago1393 min
Speaker Martin Amaewhule of the state House of Assembly issued an order calling for the dismissal of all commissioners, which the Rivers State Government has rejected. In a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the MPs demanded that he fire his commissioners and forward a new slate of candidates for consideration. The state government responded by rejecting the decree, claiming it was unnecessary and unlawful. Sydney Tambari, the Environment Commissioner, accused the MPs of acting...