If I’m Fubara, I’II Dissolve The RSHA; By The Time We Go to S’Court And Come Back, It’ll Be lyr-Igbe

Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe has offered a strong opinion on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, following the issuance of an impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara by the Rivers State House of Assembly.

 He maintained that the governor should be allowed to perform his constitutional duties without intimidation and should not hesitate to exercise the powers vested in his office.

Speaking in a video shared by SYMFONI TV, Sara-Igbe stressed that while peace is important in politics, it should not be pursued at the expense of authority and constitutional order. He warned that constantly seeking peace in the face of persistent threats could weaken the governor’s position, noting that the office of the governor is endowed with significant powers meant to be applied when circumstances demand.

He referenced Section 105 of the Constitution, which outlines the authority surrounding the convening and dissolution of a state assembly. According to Sara-Igbe, if legislators believe they have the ability to impeach a governor, then the governor is also entitled to dissolve the assembly and seek legal clarification from the courts.

He noted that pursuing the issue in court could extend to one or two years, during which the legal system would determine the validity of the actions taken.

Sara-Igbe critiqued Governor Fubara for his lack of decisive action, suggesting that permitting impeachment threats to loom over him undermines his power and detracts from effective governance.

He stated, “If I were the governor, I would dissolve the assembly and head to court. By the time we reach the Supreme Court and return, it could take one or two years to establish whether I had the authority to dissolve or not.”