Police Disrupt Rivers Assembly as Two Groups of Lawmakers Hold Separate Meetings
The Rivers State House of Assembly is still in turmoil as the police took control of the complex on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, lawmakers from both sides of the conflict allegedly met separately at different places.
The entrance of the assembly complex was guarded by four police vehicles, and the traffic of people and cars along the Moscow Road Axis of the assembly was limited.
An Armoured Personnel Carrier was also seen moving back and forth on the road where the complex is located, and many armed officers were stationed at important locations.
The motive for the security increase was not clear, but it was reported that some lawmakers met on Tuesday.
It was reported that 25 lawmakers led by House Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, met early on Tuesday.
The lawmakers reportedly discussed two issues related to the end of the strike by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria.
They also urged the State Commissioner for Police, Olatunji Disu, to investigate the blast at the Assembly that destroyed the hallowed Chamber and several property.
Also, the other lawmakers led by factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, expressed their support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
After a meeting on Tuesday, they praised the governor for his development and security efforts to keep the state peaceful.
Ehie, in a statement signed by Legislative Aide, Ken Uchendu, said it takes a visionary leader to drive the development for the welfare of the people of the State
The faction decided to continue to give the governor the necessary backing to achieve his consolidation and continuity agenda for the benefit of the State.
The lawmaker also denounced the attack on Ehie’s residence on Sunday night and the arson of the House of Assembly.
The lawmakers appealed to the governor to start the repair works as soon as possible.
“Moreover, the house stressed the need for the Inspector General of police, and other related security agencies of the state to investigate these attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice,” the statement read
