Former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Obio/Akpor Local Government Area chapter, Mr. Chimenem Worlu, has alleged that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s actions are unconstitutional and undemocratic.
He urged the various arms of government to uphold the rule of law while carrying out their respective duties.
In an interview with TNN on Monday, Worlu described Governor Fubara’s invitation of Hon. Martins Amaewhule, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, as a joke and an insult.
The ex-chairman added that the state governor had violated constitutional order on several occasions and asserted that the continuous breakdown of the rule of law could lead to a possible collapse of order in the state.
He emphasized that the ongoing issues had left the state without a commissioner or an attorney general, raising concerns about the future of governance in Rivers State.
“And the governor is not bothered about it,” he added.
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Worlu criticized the move as “stealing by tricks,” arguing that Fubara had repeatedly ignored Assembly invitations, even after a Supreme Court ruling.
“The legislative arm of the government has been calling on the governor. We have seen a series of letters, even after the Supreme Court judgment, which the governor boldly declined, making the general public believe that he is not answerable to the Assembly. Even after the Supreme Court gave its verdict and granted him 48 hours to comply, he refused to act accordingly. Then, about a week later, he is now inviting the Assembly, requesting to meet within less than six hours,” Worlu said.
He emphasized that legislative meetings should be held in the Assembly chambers, not at Government House.
“The Assembly has no office in the Government House. Will the Assembly sit with the governor in his office? That’s a capital no! It has never happened before.”
Worlu described the situation as a “joke taken too far,” stressing that the Assembly must be respected.
He urged the governor to follow democratic principles and called on the youth to remain law-abiding.
“The law must surely speak, and when it does, actions will be taken. It might take time, but justice must surely prevail,” he assured.
