Eko Hot Blog reports that the crisis rocking Rivers State has taken a new twist as Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to probe the affairs of his erstwhile political godfather and former Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike. According to reports, the Rivers State government is preparing to establish an investigative committee to scrutinize the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his political Predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Government has advised political Godfathers to carry themselves with respect, dignity and grace. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, stated this over the weekend at a dinner Night organised … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that as the political tension in Rivers State intensifies, the Minister of FCT and former Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that his readiness and that of his team to follow the way of peace but will not allow themselves to be dragged down. Wike made this known in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State Commissioner for Housing. Dr. Gift Worlu has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Worlu’s resignation brings the total number of commissioners who have resigned from Fubara’s cabinet to seven as six other commissioners had previously tendered their resignations. The Commissioner stated that he is resigning … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that not less than Six Commissioners have so far resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the political crisis rocking Rivers State. The rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike who is now the serving Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has resulted in political tension … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, George stressed the critical need for a peaceful resolution, warning of potential ramifications if the conflict is not promptly resolved. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in Rivers State, Zacchaeus Adangor has tendered his resignation. Adangor in a letter addressed to the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said his resignation was “based purely on personal reasons”. The letter reads, “I hereby give Your Excellency Notice of my resignation as the Honourable … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Constitutional lawyer, Femi Falana has stated that the 27 Rivers State Assembly members who had their seats vacated lacked proper legal counsel. It would be recalled that the five-man Assembly declared the seats of members who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more