- Dinner Hosted by Wike: Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, hosted a dinner for suspended Rivers State lawmakers in the UK.
- Legislative Capacity Building: The lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, are in the UK for a “legislative capacity building” program.
- Background of Suspension: The lawmakers were suspended by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, following a declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
- Power Struggle: The crisis in Rivers State stems from a power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Wike.
- Appointment of Administrator: Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) was appointed as the state’s sole administrator for an initial six-month term.
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, hosted a dinner for suspended Rivers State lawmakers in the United Kingdom on Monday. The lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, are in the UK for a “legislative capacity building” program aimed at exposing them to global legislative practices and enhancing their effectiveness .
The lawmakers were suspended by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, following a declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State due to security concerns. This move was part of a broader crisis stemming from a power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Wike.
Key Figures Involved
- Nyesom Wike: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State
- Martins Amaewhule: Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly
- President Bola Tinubu: Declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Fubara and lawmakers
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara: Suspended Governor of Rivers State, embroiled in a power struggle with Wike
The suspension led to the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) as the state’s sole administrator for an initial six-month term. The lawmakers’ visit to the UK is seen as an effort to gain fresh perspectives and improve legislative practices amid the ongoing crisis .
