The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has stated that the State can not enable what it referred to as a legislative coup d’etat.
The APC made this assertion whereas asking the Chief Decide of the state to obey the courtroom order that was lately given by the Excessive Court docket.
The APC stated in an announcement signed by Darlington Nwauju, their Publicity Secretary, that they’ve rigorously appeared into the problems that led to members of the Rivers State Home of Meeting deciding to maneuver ahead with the impeachment course of in opposition to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Deputy Governor, Prof Ngozi Ordu.
The APC stated it questioned why its revered members, who proudly confirmed their assist for the President, can supposedly enable themselves to participate in what they referred to as a deliberate legislative coup in opposition to the get together’s shared targets, progress, and growth within the state.
“We’re warning as soon as extra that that is pointless motion, as now we have seen the refusal from members of the Home of Meeting, together with these from the APC, to cooperate.
“It’s well-known that the Legislature has the ability, in response to Sections 129 and 188 of the 1999 Structure (as amended), to hold out impeachment.
“Because the ruling get together in Rivers State, we’re additionally conscious that paragraph (11) of Part 188 is topic to political interpretation by the Legislature. It’s because that paragraph will not be normative or goal.
“The definition of what constitutes ‘gross misconduct’ is one thing that solely the Legislature can determine. Irrespective of how well-written the accusations in opposition to the Governor and his Deputy are, they nonetheless stay private opinions within the eyes of the general public.
“The selection made by the legislative department is a dangerous addition to the well being and way forward for the APC in Rivers State.
“In the meantime, we urge the Honourable Chief Decide of Rivers State to respect the interim injunction issued yesterday in Swimsuit No OYHC/7/CS/2026, which stopped him from accepting or appearing on the resolutions handed by the Rivers State Home of Meeting.
“Lastly, we urge the nationwide management of the get together to behave instantly and use the inner processes outlined in Article 21(b)(iii) of the 2022 Structure (as amended) to stop our beloved get together from going through a troublesome and shameful state of affairs,” it said.
