Planned Impeachment: Group Denounces State Exco for Acting against Tinubu’s Order on Fubara

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Solidarity and Development Forum has denounced the Rivers State Chairman of the party, Tony Okocha over calls for Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s impeachment.

The group, which made this known at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, aired their displeasure about Okocha’s actions, describing it as a threat to democracy.

In a statement co-signed by the convener, Kabir Matazu, and the co-convener Igwe Ude-Umanta, the group said a call for impeachment is a clear attempt to destabilise the government and create chaos in the state.

The forum further frowned at the APC chairman for not adhering to the President, Bola Tinubu. The statement read in part, “The President himself, in his wisdom, has called for all parties involved in the disagreement to maintain the status quo and work towards a peaceful resolution.

“Fubara has heeded this call and has demonstrated his commitment to the vision of inclusivity and good governance that our dear president has upheld since assuming office.”

As noted in the statement, “In the reality of having to work with people of diverse political affiliations, President Tinubu has successfully built a government devoid of nepotism and marginalisation.

“It will be unfair, and unwise for any party member, or individual not to resonate in the same frequency with our president.”

“It is very disheartening to witness Okocha’s unguided utterances, which not only disregard the president’s call for peace but also pose a threat to the stability and progress of our beloved party.”

“We are appalled by the Chairman’s unguided fervour and lack of understanding of the complex challenges facing Rivers State. His actions are a dent in the respectable image and good representation of what our party stands for.

“It Is evident to everyone that Okocha has lost sight of the vision and principles of the APC, as his misguided loyalty has compromised the integrity and status of our party.

“By calling for the impeachment of Governor Fubara without justifiable cause, he has not only undermined the unity and cohesion of our party but also endangered the very foundation of our democratic system.”

The group, therefore, called on Okocha to resign immediately as the state APC Chairman, adding that his “continued stay in office will only serve to further destabilise our party and the state at large”.