By Desmond Ejibas
The Rivers Elders and Management Discussion board (RELEF) has expressed concern over the impeachment discover issued to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu.
The Appearing Chairman of RELEF, Dr Gabriel Toby, a former deputy governor of Rivers, condemned the impeachment transfer in a press release issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) stories the transfer to question Fubara was conveyed by members of the Rivers State Home of Meeting following an emergency plenary on Wednesday.
Toby warned that impeachment was a grave constitutional course of and should not be deployed as “an instrument of political vendetta or factional rivalry.”
In accordance with him, the explanations superior by the lawmakers for the tried elimination of the governor are weak, insubstantial, and devoid of public curiosity justification or constitutional weight.
“The allegations towards Gov. Fubara seem like pushed by slim private pursuits reasonably than any honest concern for good governance within the state.
“The governor’s mandate was freely given by the citizens and may solely be questioned in strict compliance with constitutional provisions, due course of, and clear, compelling, and verifiable grounds,” he stated.
Toby cautioned that the present plan of action may deepen political divisions and erode public confidence in democratic establishments.
He added that it may additional destabilise an already fragile political setting within the state.
“Rivers State has but to totally get well from the political, social and institutional disruptions of the current emergency rule.
“Our individuals are nonetheless bearing the implications of that episode, and the current improvement dangers reopening previous wounds and heightening tensions,” he added.
The elder statesman burdened that stability and focussed governance have been urgently required and known as on the lawmakers to instantly retrace their steps within the curiosity of peace and progress.
He additionally urged the legislators to put the collective curiosity of the state above partisan or private concerns and reaffirmed the discussion board’s dedication to peace, unity, justice and constitutional democracy.
“We won’t stay silent within the face of actions able to threatening the steadiness, dignity, and way forward for Rivers State.
“We enchantment for knowledge and restraint to prevail within the general curiosity of the individuals. We urge all stakeholders to permit the state to heal and transfer ahead,” Toby stated. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Buhari Bolaji
