River State House of Assembly Crisis May End Up in Supreme Court, Says Ex-Governor Wike

The crisis currently rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly in Nigeria may take the highest court in the land to resolve. According to Nyesom Wike, a former governor of the oil-rich state and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Supreme Court may have the final say in settling the dispute.

At the heart of the crisis is a deep-seated division within the state’s House of Assembly, with one faction loyal to Wike and the other to the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara. This schism has created a tense atmosphere, with neither side willing to back down.

Speaking at a luncheon held in honour of the lawmakers loyal to him, Wike expressed his conviction that the assembly crisis would ultimately be resolved through the courts. His statement suggests that a peaceful resolution is unlikely, given the deep divisions within the assembly.

Wike’s assertion comes at a time when the crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly shows no signs of abating. The division has led to a stalemate, with the two factions unable to find common ground. As a result, the assembly’s ability to effectively discharge its duties has been severely impaired.

With the Supreme Court now potentially poised to intervene, all eyes will be on the outcome. The court’s decision could have far-reaching implications not just for the Rivers State House of Assembly, but also for the broader political landscape in Nigeria.

For now, the people of Rivers State can only watch and wait as the drama unfolds. As the crisis continues to simmer, one thing is certain: only time will tell how this saga will ultimately play out.