Fubara Invites Pro-Wike Lawmakers for Meeting Amid Rivers Crisis

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited members of the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to a meeting following ongoing political and legal battles in the state.

The meeting, scheduled for March 10, 2025, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, is expected to address key issues, including the 2025 budget, unpaid entitlements, and the provision of a proper venue for the Assembly’s sittings.

In an official letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, and addressed to Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the state government conveyed the invitation.

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“I hereby write in furtherance of His Excellency’s promise stated in my letter dated 5 March, 2025 to notify you that His Excellency has received the Supreme Court Judgment, and has therefore directed me to invite you and your colleagues – the Honourable members of Rivers State House of Assembly, to a meeting to discuss:-

“Provision of a befitting space for the Assembly’s sittings; payment of all outstanding remuneration or allowances of the Honourable members; presentation of Budget and sundry matters; and any other matter(s), as may be necessary, to chart the way forward in the best interest of the state.

“Sequel to the above, I hereby humbly invite the Rt. Hon. Speaker and all the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a meeting with the Governor as follows:- Date: Monday, 10th March, 2025; Time: 10 am; Venue: Office of the Governor, Government House, Port Harcourt.”