The Chief of Staff to Rivers State Government, Edison Ehie, has come forward with an allegations, claiming he was offered money to plan the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Speaking at a rally in Ahoada East, Ehie disclosed the supposed plot, sparking applause from the gathered crowd.
His statement, captured in a viral video clip, highlight on the inner workings of state politics.
“They invited me, your son, to impeach the governor and I told them clearly, I was not interested.“
“They gave me all the money that was hidden before, which I rejected. And because I refused, they conspired and declared me wanted,” Ehie stated.
This revelation comes as a result of ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
Last year, Ehie found himself battling with the law when he was declared wanted by the police in connection with the invasion of the State House of Assembly.
The incident, which happened as a result of reports of lawmakers attempting to impeach Fubara.
The crisis deepened with allegations implicating individuals close to the governor in the assembly’s explosion, further worsening tensions.
The Martin Amaewhule-led lawmakers lodged criminal complaints against Ehie, linking him to the invasion and destructions of the assembly chambers by unidentified attackers. …CONTINUE READING
