A dramatic incident occurred at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on Wednesday when Governor Siminalayi Fubara arrived, only to find the entrance gate locked.
Security personnel at the complex had locked the gates when the governor’s convoy arrived, citing the absence of official communication between the governor and the Assembly as the reason for their actions.
However, Fubara stated that he had informed Speaker Martins Amaewhule of his visit through a letter and had attempted to contact him by phone since Tuesday.
Fubara had previously announced his intention to fully implement the Supreme Court’s judgment from February 28, 2025, and had directed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to prepare for a fresh election.
The RSIEC set the date for the local government election as August 9, 2025.
Additionally, the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, sent a letter dated March 7, 2025, requesting a meeting with lawmakers on March 10, 2025, to discuss the re-presentation of the 2025 budget and engage in peace talks.
