US EditionNigeria: How I Was Offered N5 Billion Over Impeachment Plot Against Fubara - Governor's Chief of Staff
- The protracted political conflict between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and his successor, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, revolves around control of political structures in Rivers State, leading to factions within the state assembly.
- This conflict was ignited by the fallout between Fubara and Wike, resulting in the Rivers State assembly splitting into two factions.
- Edison Ehie, Fubara's chief of staff and former factional speaker, claimed he was offered a N5 billion bribe in early October 2023 while serving as majority leader to orchestrate Fubara's impeachment, claiming to have evidence on his phone.
- Following an explosion at the Rivers State House of Assembly on October 30, 2023, George Nwaeke claimed Fubara handed over money to Ehie to carry out the bombing, after which 26 lawmakers loyal to Wike, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, initiated an impeachment process against Fubara, which was ultimately stalled, while Ehie denies involvement in the bombing and is pursuing legal action against Nwaeke for criminal libel.
- Amidst these ongoing tensions, which include alleged impeachment attempts since 2023 and a recent one on March 14, and despite President Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, prominent leaders, the PDP, and Governor Fubara have dismissed Nweke's allegations, and Ewhor refuted allegations that Fubara was supporting Bala Mohammed’s potential presidential bid in 2027.
24 Articles
24 Articles
Nigeria: How I Was Offered N5 Billion Over Impeachment Plot Against Fubara - Governor's Chief of Staff
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, have been locked in a protracted fight over the control of the political structures in Rivers State, which initially split the assembly into two factions.
How I was offered N5 billion over impeachment plot against Fubara – Governor’s chief of staff
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, have been locked in a protracted fight over the control of the political structures in Rivers State, which initially split the assembly into two factions. The post How I was offered N5 billion over impeachment plot against Fubara – Governor’s chief of staff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
I was offered N5 billion to raise motion to impeach Fubara
The Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Edison Ehie, has alleged that he was offered a N5 billion bribe to support the impeachment of his principal while serving as Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Ehie made the revelation when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television on Sunday, claiming that he has the evidence on his phone. Speaking further, Ehie said Governor Siminalayi Fubara chose the path of…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
