Rivers State House of Assembly members loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have hurriedly claimed to have impeached Speaker Martin Amaewhule, ally of FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.
Edison who was earlier removed as Majority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has claimed to be new Speaker of the state Assembly.
According to a release from the Office of the Speaker, Ehie also suspended some members of the house, accusing them of falling short of principles.
The tension degenerated on Sunday night with the fire outbreak at the State House of Assembly.
The fire incident was described by some people in government as an arson attack by the Majority Leader of the House, Edison Ehie, to prevent the impeachment of the governor.
This led to the removal of Edie as the Majority Leader of the Assembly on Monday morning, as he was blamed for causing the fire incident.
Edison, a staunch ally of Mr Fubara’s, has been with the governor in the ongoing battle against former governor Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
DAILY GIST reported earlier that Governor Fubara while addressing his supporters on Monday in Port Harcourt on the plans by the state Assembly to impeach him, said that he did not commit any offence to warrant impeachment
He warned that any attempt to remove him through impeachment that is not justified will be resisted.
The development indicated that the governor may no longer on good terms with Wike, who was alleged to have brought him in as the governor.
Meanwhile, in the release after he claimed to have emerged as speaker, Ehie said, “I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits.
Today, I stand before you as the newly elected Speaker of the 10th Assembly of Rivers State House of Assembly, humbled by the trust you have placed in me to lead our great state.
“It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you regarding recent events in our esteemed Assembly. As your chosen representatives, we have a sacred duty to uphold the values of integrity, accountability, and dedication to public service.
“Regrettably, it has come to my attention that some members of our Assembly have fallen short of these principles. In light of their actions, which undermine the trust and faith you have bestowed upon us, I have taken the difficult decision to suspend the defaulted members from their legislative duties.
“Rest assured, this decision was not made lightly. We are committed to ensuring that the Rivers State House of Assembly continues to be a beacon of hope and progress for all our people. We will work tirelessly to restore your trust in our institution and fulfill the promises we made to you.
“I urge you, my fellow citizens, to remain steadfast in your support for a united and prosperous Rivers State. Together, we will overcome challenges and build a future where honesty, accountability, and transparency prevail.”
