The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has expressed delight over the alleged withdrawal of the impeachment notice served on the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, by 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing the move as a welcome relief capable of easing political tension in the state.
The Rivers State Chairman of the NCSU, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, stated this during an interview in Port Harcourt, noting that the reported withdrawal is a timely development that would calm frayed nerves and rekindle confidence in the Rivers political space.
Osumah described the initial impeachment notice as unnecessary and avoidable, adding that the alleged decision by the lawmakers to withdraw it was long expected. He said the development would help restore peace, tranquillity and political stability in the state, while also enhancing effective governance.
According to him, the tense political climate caused by renewed hostilities involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, Governor Fubara and the 26 lawmakers had negatively impacted governance, disrupted the smooth operation of government machinery and slowed development across the state.
The NCSU chairman said the return of peace and stability would create room for lawmakers to embrace dialogue as the most appropriate means of resolving disputes, rather than resorting to impeachment. He noted that constructive engagement would help address outstanding issues between the executive and legislative arms, which had previously strained their working relationship.
He urged both arms of government to avoid unnecessary political confrontations and instead work together through conciliation, collaboration and healthy engagement in the overall interest of the state and its people.
While applauding the lawmakers for allegedly toeing the path of reason by withdrawing the impeachment notice, Osumah called on all parties involved in the political crisis to put the past behind them and work collectively for the peace, progress and development of Rivers State, while prioritising the welfare of the citizens.
He further stressed that Rivers State currently requires a stable political environment to enable Governor Fubara to continue delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.
Commenting on the purported agreements reportedly reached between Governor Fubara and Chief Nyesom Wike, Osumah described them as one-sided and self-serving, alleging that they tilt in favour of the governor’s opponents.
He maintained that for such agreements to be binding and sustainable, they must be based on equity, fairness and justice, ensuring that all parties are satisfied in the spirit of give and take, and do not create room for future disputes.
Osumah further applauded the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike to focus fully on his duties in Abuja or face possible termination of his ministerial appointment, describing it as a welcomed development.
He said the presidential directive would go a long way in reducing the overbearing influence of Chief Wike on governance and politics in Rivers State, and thanked President Tinubu for the bold step.
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