The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Rivers State House of Assembly should impeached Governor Siminalayi Fubara if he has committed an impeachable offence.
The Minister made this known on Wednesday during a media chat.
How commended those who challenged illegality and emphasised that elected officials should not be treated as subordinates.
Wike stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law and criticising those in the governor’s inner circle.
His words: “Politics is not play. If he has done something to be impeached, let them impeach him. It’s not a criminal offence.
Wike defended his adherence to due process and justice, expressing disbelief that a small number of lawmakers could enact legislation and expect it to be upheld.
“I cannot believe that in this country, we are now at the point where Nigerians are talking about where three members of the House will sit and make a law, and they are talking about going to the Supreme Court. Do we need to go to work?” he questioned.
“Speakers and Assembly members are not our children; they were elected; they are not your boys or your girls. You sit with them and play with them. I travelled with my Speakers, and I created relationships. It’s not a master-servant thing,” he explained.