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The Rivers State House of Assembly has refuted allegations that it rejected multiple invitations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a roundtable discussion.
According to DAILY POST, following the recent actions by assembly members to initiate the impeachment of the governor and his deputy, stakeholders have raised concerns about why Fubara has not met with the lawmakers.
However, some supporters of the governor asserted that he had made numerous invitations to the lawmakers, all of which were ignored.
The immediate past Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area in Rivers State, Sir Igwu Achese, stated in an interview on Friday that the governor had invited the lawmakers for dinner on several occasions, but they turned down the offers.
He remarked, “People continuously inquire why the governor has not been able to invite the assembly members for discussions or dinners.”
“I can assure you that the governor has reached out to them multiple times to convene for discussions, but they have consistently declined to accept the invitations.”
Nevertheless, when approached by DAILY POST on Saturday, the assembly's spokesperson, Hon Enemi George, denied these claims.
He stated, “No such invitations have ever been extended. There has never been a time when the governor invited us for any discussions.”
DAILY POST also reports that the assembly announced on its official Facebook page on Thursday night that it had...
When asked about the next steps following the notice served, Enemi simply replied to DAILY POST, “When we reach that point, we will determine the course of action.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the Rivers State House of Assembly turn down invitations from the governor?
No, the Rivers State House of Assembly has denied these claims, stating that no invitations were ever received from the governor.
What did the immediate past Chairman of Okrika Local Government say?
Sir Igwu Achese claimed that the governor had invited the lawmakers for discussions on several occasions, but they refused to attend.
What are the next steps after the notice served?
The spokesperson for the assembly, Hon Enemi George, mentioned that they will determine the next steps when they reach that point.
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