The 27 Lawmakers Made Mistake of Defecting. It Will Send Them to Their Villages ~ Gov. Siminalayi Fubara

In a recent video shared by Symfoni TV, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State addressed the ongoing political crisis surrounding the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. Fubara made it clear that their decision to defect was a significant misstep that ultimately led to the loss of their seats in the assembly.

The governor revealed that he had initially considered assisting the lawmakers but later chose not to, citing their own actions as the reason. According to him, the declaration of their seats as vacant in December 2023 remains valid, and he has no intention of taking any steps to reverse that decision.

Fubara also confirmed that he would not be presenting the state’s 2024 budget to the Amaewhule-led assembly, reinforcing his stance that they are no longer recognized as part of the legislative body. He emphasized that the mistake they made was irreversible and suggested that they should prepare to return to their villages.

"We all know what happened when they crossed and how did they cross? It is because of our God that they made that mistake. They are gone, and they are gone. Let me tell you, when I wanted to help them, I accepted to help them because we are all one, and we disagree to agree. They thought they were smart. What is holding them is the declaration of their seats vacant that was done in December 2023. I know they don't know anything; they think I am like them. We are not doing any budget to nullify that decision; it is what will send them to their villages. For me, as I am talking to you, I have started preparing my budget for 2025," Fubara said.

With this firm position, Fubara signals that he has moved on from the political turbulence and is now focused on governing the state without the 27 lawmakers. The situation underscores the deepening political divide in Rivers State, with the governor making it clear that he is steering the government forward on his terms.Watch video here

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