Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have called on their colleagues to withdraw the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu.
The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana
Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, made the appeal
two days after two other members of the Assembly publicly took the same
position, urging restraint and dialogue over the impeachment process.
Lawmakers Sylvanus Eyinna Nwankwo and Peter Abbey, broke
ranks on Monday and urged their colleagues to handle the dispute with caution
and understanding.
The lawmakers advocated alternatives to impeachment, hinting
at a possible path toward reconciliation in the escalating standoff between the
legislative and executive arms of government.
The call was made during a press briefing in PortHarcourt
Rivers State.
Speaking at the briefing, Nwankwo, the Minority Leader of
the House and representative of Omuma State Constituency, said they had
received appeals from leaders within and outside the state, urging leniency.
He encouraged fellow lawmakers to reconsider the impeachment
process and explore peaceful solutions.
Abbey, who represents Degema State Constituency,
acknowledged that while the governor may have violated constitutional
provisions, it is important to recognise that mistakes can occur.
He stressed that the governor also has a responsibility to
ensure that such breaches do not recur in the future.
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