According to Edison Ehie, the chief of staff for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Speaker Martins Amaewhule ought should be able to respond to inquiries regarding the devastation of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex.
According to reports, Ehie stated that the complex’s key is only accessible by the Speaker of the House after 6:00 p.m.
When questioned about the destruction of the Assembly’s complex in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, he said this.
“After working hours, the River State House of Assembly is only accessible by the speaker,” he stated.
The host inquired as to whether he intended for Amaewhule to be questioned over the complex’s destruction.
“Yes,” Ehie replied, “because he was the speaker at the time. He was the only person with access to it. Not to mention a weekend, even in the early hours of the morning. Only one person may enter the River State House of Assembly complex in an emergency after six o’clock. As the presiding official, it is the speaker.
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He responded as follows when questioned about the Supreme Court’s decision and President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Governor Fubara knew the facility was being demolished:
As a lawyer, I shall refrain from arguing with the Supreme Court out of the utmost respect for our honorable profession. However, I’m attempting to give you the essential details of what transpired this season. Remember that the former governor, who is now the FCT minister, stated that the night of assembly complex is now livable when he opened or commissioned the speaker’s present apartment at the 9th Assembly. As members of the legislature, it is no longer conducive to work and conduct business.
“So, what took place next? Members of the Assembly and assembly staff even made the plea that it is no longer appropriate for us to conduct lawmaking business here.
