The Leadership Of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Eastern Zone, comprising of Akwa Ibom and Rivers States has called on Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara to set up a unity government that will include other political parties, and other governorship candidates, senatorial and House Of Representatives candidates, and House Of Assembly candidates.
President of IYC Eastern Zone, Ibim Ibiwari in a statement made public to newsmen urged the governor to strive to give a sense Of belonging to all critical stakeholders Of the state, so they can give In their quota and expertise and wealth Of experience, knowledge and wisdom for the development and growth Of Rivers State.The I jaw youth body while commenting on the Issues bedevilling Rivers State, especially the most Recent rift between The Rivers State House Of Assembly Members And The Executive Governor Of Rivers State said it as unwarranted and not necessary, since the governor has not committed any political infraction to for such grand plot to Impeach the executive governor.
They therefore demanded reasons for such reckless abuse Of power as It were. As they appealed to All to tow the path Of peace.” The Government Is barely Five (5) Months Old, and we are experiencing this dastardly act And utmost show Of shame.”
It condemned the burning and desecration Of the hallowed chambers Of The Rivers State House Of Assembly, and the shooting and tear gassing and spraying Of hot water On The Executive Governor And His Entourage, who were on their way to Inspect the burnt section Of The Rivers State House of Assembly.
To this end, it called for investigation, apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators of the action against the governor, insisting that they must be brought To book by the Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Command,as that will serve as a deterrent to others.
On the removal and counter removal Of both the Speaker, Hon. Martins Amewhule, and Majority Leader Hon. Edison Ehie, it urged tha the status quo be maintained Forthwith. Saying, “We Don’t See The Need For Infighting. It Is simply a medium to deny their respective constituents their benefits, due rights and privileges.
” From Our observation they are all members Of same political family and party. As Such failure To adhere To This unpaid consultancy and proposed resolution, There Will Be grave consequences Of moving and sponsoring for their immediate Withdrawal. These political offices weren’t voted for infighting, but rather To attract development for their respective constituency, and As Well Improve The Well Being Of Their Constituents”, the body remarked.
Lambasting the Assembly members for the plot to remove the governor, the IYC Eastern Zone president observed that the scheme was an abuse Of power by the lawmakers and urged that such plans should be suspended and solidarity to build the democracy and as well be consolidated to govern the state.
He challenged the governor to focus on creating improved means Of livelihood by enhancing adequate power supply, affordable and free health and medical care, agriculture development capable of producing food for the masses.