- The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara for inviting them to a crucial meeting via social media
- The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, aimed to discuss key issues, including the 2025 budget, lawmakers’ allowances, and a designated sitting space for the Assembly
- Pro-Wike lawmakers insist they wont honor the invitation unless it follows due process, while the APC welcomes the dialogue as a step toward resolving the ongoing executive-legislative crisis
APC Reacts as Pro-Wike Lawmakers Issue One Condition After Gov Fubara Requested To Meet With ThemSource: TwitterMeeeting to address 2025 budget, other isuessDey your dey: Lawmakers criticize Fubaras approachHow can you wire a letter and post it on social media and expect us to honor it? You know we are not kids. The governor should properly write to the Assembly. Thats all, Opuende stated.It is time for us to determine our dey. When the dey your dey started, our principal said the time for our own dey your dey will come. Now, our dey your dey has come.Legislative demands and standoff with the executiveAPC Reacts as Pro-Wike Lawmakers Issue One Condition After Gov Fubara Requested To Meet With ThemSource: TwitterAPC hails invitation, calls for resolutionOur position as a party is that whatever will bring lasting peace to Rivers State is what we support. The executive and the legislature should engage in confidence-building efforts to finally resolve this crisis, Ikenga stated.Wike vs Fubara: Niger Delta groups issued threat
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