Lawmakers accuse governor Fubara of ignoring official invitation

DDM News

A fresh controversy has emerged in the political standoff between the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Diaspora digital media (DDM) gathered that lawmakers claim their official invitation for dialogue never reached the governor because their dispatch rider was turned away from his office.

The Rivers People’s Congress and members of the Assembly confirmed this, sparking debate over whether Fubara is avoiding engagement with lawmakers.

Senator George Sako, a key figure in the Rivers People’s Congress, revealed this incident during a press briefing.

He stated that after the Supreme Court judgment, the House invited the governor for discussions on resolving political tensions.

A dispatch rider was sent to deliver the letter, but he was reportedly denied access and chased away.

“The letter was not received. That is a fact,” Sako emphasized while addressing reporters.

He argued that this incident raises concerns about the governor’s willingness to communicate with the legislature.

“If he claims he did not get the letter, why didn’t he contact the Speaker to confirm?” Sako asked.

“The Speaker’s phone is not switched off. If peace is truly the goal, he should not ignore lawmakers.”

Governor Fubara’s camp rejected these claims, insisting that no official invitation was delivered to his office.

The governor, when asked about the issue, expressed surprise over the lawmakers’ allegations.

“I have not seen any letter from the Assembly. If they sent me an invitation, where is it?” Fubara asked.

His aides dismissed the accusations, arguing that the proper channels were not followed by the Assembly.

They maintained that if the dispatch rider was turned away, another attempt should have been made.

The situation has fueled tensions, with lawmakers accusing the governor of blocking communication.

Fubara’s supporters countered, accusing the Assembly of playing political games to manipulate public perception.

Senator Sako remained unconvinced by the governor’s defense, insisting that Fubara could have resolved the issue with one phone call.

“If he truly wanted to receive the letter, he would have called the Speaker and confirmed the invitation,” Sako said.

Sako also criticized Fubara’s approach to peace talks with the lawmakers.

“If Fubara wanted peace, why did his aide send an invitation instead of signing it himself?” he questioned.

“He even posted it on social media instead of delivering it through the appropriate channels,” Sako added.

As tensions escalate, political observers remain divided on whether this is a misunderstanding or a deliberate strategy by either side.

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