Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has publicly accused the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, of deliberately avoiding him. This accusation came after Fubara was denied access to the Assembly complex on Wednesday, March 12, despite arriving with top government officials, including Secretary to the State Government Tammy Danagogo and Chief of Staff Edison Ehie.

Fubara told journalists at the entrance of the Assembly quarters, “Before my arrival here, I made several attempts to speak to the Speaker. I also sent a letter which was transmitted for this particular invitation.” However, upon arrival, the governor and his entourage were met with a locked gate, preventing them from entering the complex.

“The reason why we are doing this, I have always said, is in the interest of our people, which is the most important thing. I don’t think there is anything to worry about. I expect to hear from them after today,” Fubara emphasized, reiterating that his actions are in the best interest of the people of Rivers State.