Rivers Assembly Speaker Responds to Suspension by Saying, "Tinubu Has Acted in the Best Interest of Nigeria."

The suspended speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has expressed his support for President Tinubu's decision to dismiss Governor Siminalaye Fubara, his deputy, and the Assembly members, stating that this action serves the best interests of Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, Amaewhule indicated that the Assembly would comply with the president's directive, despite it not aligning with their initial desires. "We assure our constituents that we will respect this decision, even though it is not what we had hoped for. The President has acted in the nation's best interest," Amaewhule remarked. He further noted, "The current situation in Rivers State is largely due to the governor's misconduct, which includes repeated disregard for court rulings and interference with the operations of the Rivers State House of Assembly. "We call on everyone to remain calm as the Sole Administrator takes over. The Assembly will provide him with the necessary support to restore order," the statement concluded.