The Chief of Staff to Rivers State Government, Edison Ehie, has claimed that he was offered money to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, though he did not reveal the identities of those making the offer.
Speaking at a rally in Ahoada East area of the state, Ehie, a former factional speaker of the State House of Assembly, disclosed the alleged plot to impeach the governor, which garnered applause from the gathered crowd.
“They invited me, your son, to impeach the governor and I told them clearly, I was not interested. They gave me all the money that was hidden before, which I rejected. And because I refused, they conspired and declared me wanted,” Ehie stated in a viral video clip from the rally.
Last year, Ehie was declared wanted by the police in connection with the invasion of the State House of Assembly. The incident, which occurred in October 2023, involved an explosion at the assembly building amidst reports of lawmakers attempting to impeach Governor Fubara.
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Certain individuals allegedly close to the governor were implicated in the incident. The Martin Amaewhule-led lawmakers had reportedly filed criminal complaints against Ehie with the Rivers State Police Command regarding the invasion and arson of the assembly chambers by unidentified hoodlums.
Ehie’s revelation adds to the ongoing crisis in the state, which has roots in the conflict between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, who is currently serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
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