Toba Owojaiye reporting
Abuja , Nigeria
In a pivotal meeting with President Tinubu, key resolutions were reached to address the lingering political turmoil in Rivers State. The signed and documented agreement aims to restore stability and cooperation in the state’s political landscape.
-Impeachment Halted:
The agreement puts an end to any ongoing impeachment proceedings, signaling a shift towards reconciliation and collaboration.
⁃ Authentic Speaker Acknowledged
Martins Amaehule is affirmed as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, reinforcing the commitment to recognizing established leadership.
⁃ Commissioners Return
Former commissioners who resigned amid the crisis are mandated to resume their duties, promoting continuity in governance.
⁃ Local Government Elections Ensured
Local Government elections are set to be conducted, emphasizing the importance of democratic processes over caretaker committees.
⁃ Assembly Autonomy:
The Rivers State House of Assembly is granted the autonomy to choose its meeting location, free from the obligation of the governor to provide a venue.
Directives for Resolution:
⁃ Court Withdrawals:
All legal actions initiated by Governor Sir Fubara related to the political crisis must be withdrawn promptly.
⁃ Impeachment Proceedings Dropped
Any impeachment proceedings against the Governor initiated by the State House of Assembly are to be immediately abandoned.
⁃ Recognition of Assembly Leadership
The leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and the 27 members who resigned from the PDP, receives official recognition.
⁃ Financial Autonomy for Assembly
The remunerations and benefits of Assembly members and staff are to be reinstated without interference from the Governor.
⁃ Legislative Independence
The Rivers State House of Assembly gains the freedom to choose its meeting location and conduct legislative business without executive interference.
⁃ Budget Representation:
Governor Sir Fubara is required to re-present the state budget to a properly constituted Rivers State House of Assembly.
⁃ Approval for Resigned Commissioners:
Resigned commissioners are to be resubmitted to the House of Assembly for approval, ensuring a comprehensive and functional Executive Council.
⁃ No Caretaker Committees:
The dissolution of Local Government administration, along with the appointment of caretaker committees, is declared null and void, emphasizing the restoration of elected local government officials.
The peace treaty was signed by
Nyesom Wike the ex Rivers governor
Sim Fubara , Rivers Governor
Prof Ngozi Deputy Governor
Tony Okocha Apc chairman Rivers state
Aaron Chukwuemeka PDP chairman state
Rt Hon Martins Amaewhule Speaker Rivers state Assembly
Nuhu Ribadu – National Security Adviser
This breakthrough agreement marks a significant impasse towards political stability and effective governance in Rivers State.
