Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has asked lawmakers seeking his removal to tell Nigerians the offenses he committed.
Politics Nigeria reports that there was a plot to commence impeachment proceedings Governor Fubara today.
The move that was, however, thwarted following the fire explosion at the Rivers State House of Assembly during the early hours of today.
Addressing journalists at the assembly complex, Governor Fubara said he has not committed any offence to warrant impeachment by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
“What have I done? Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offence I have committed to warrant any impeachment,” he said.
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While assuring his people of getting the dividends of democracy, the governor said he would speak on the matter at the appropriate time.
“Let me assure the people of Rivers that I will continue to ensure that you get the dividends of democracy. At the appropriate time I will address the press,” he said.
Meanwhile, Some members of the Ijaw Youths Council and scores of Rivers youths thronged to the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday to express solidarity with the Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
The youth were seen at the Government House entrance, singing solidarity songs, saying they would not allow any impeachment to stand.
Speaking with our correspondent, the Information Officer of the Ijaw Youths Council, Eastern Zone, George Benjamin, said there should be peace in the state.
