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Quit Notice Served on Farmers by Herdsmen Likely to Cause Famine – Adamawa Monarch

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8 years ago

July 1, 2018

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The Hama Batta, Alhamdu Teneke, has said killer herdsmen, who attacked the Bare and Dowaya communities in the Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State, told the farmers that they would not allow the farmers to farm on their land.

According to the first-class chief, the notice served by the herdsmen during their last attack on Dowaya and Bare is likely to cause famine because of the threat by the herdsmen not to allow any farming activities in the area.

Alhamdu, who said this during an advocacy visit by UNWOMEN Media Network on Saturday, stated that women and children were the most affected by the attacks.

The first-class chief called on the military and police to persevere and ensure an end to the killings.

SUNDAY PUNCH had reported that 21 persons were killed in the attacks on Dowaya, Demsa LGAs in the first attacks, while another attack in Bare on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of two more persons, which locals claimed were carried out by armed Fulani herdsmen.

He said, “The entire Numan people are living in fear of the unknown. In some areas, the herdsmen categorically stated that they would not allow the farmers to farm on their land. Especially in Numan, the herdsmen mentioned that they would not allow them to farm and that, even if they do, they were going to destroy their farmlands.

“But we have informed the government of this. Definitely, if the government does not come to our rescue this rainy season, our people will not be able to farm. These farmers depend on the land for their livelihoods. If they don’t farm, then, there will be famine because they will have nothing to eat.”

According to Alhamdu, most communities, under the Numan federation, require security presence for the farmers to go to their farmlands.

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Two Rivers Lawmakers Step Down from Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara, Sue for Peace

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10 hours ago

January 12, 2026

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Two members of the Rivers House of Assembly, who are loyalists of former Governor Nyesom Wike, have withdrawn from the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers.

The Minority Leader of the assembly, Sylvanus Enyinna Nwankwo, and Peter Abbey, who represents Degema State Constituency, urged their colleagues to exercise restraint and allow for dialogue to maintain stability in the state

In a video widely circulated on Facebook and an excerpt published by Rivers State Television, the lawmakers urged their colleagues to prioritise the overall interest and stability of Rivers above partisan disagreements.

Call for ‘cooling-off period’

The legislators stressed that the prevailing political climate demands calm, dialogue and a “cooling-off period” within the assembly to allow, in their words, “wisdom and truth to prevail” in the legislative chambers.

Although they did not expressly mention the impeachment process during the briefing, their intervention is being interpreted by political observers as a withdrawal from the impeachment push against Mr Fubara, which has heightened tensions in the state.

Background to impeachment moves

The Rivers assembly parted ways with Mr Fubara because of the feud between the governor and Mr Wike, who is the FCT minister.

The current impeachment notice on Mr Fubara is the third attempt in less than three years to remove the governor. The previous efforts had split the legislature into two factions, causing President Bola Tinubu to declare a six-month state of emergency in the oil-rich state and suspend the governor, the deputy governor, and the lawmakers.

The lawmakers accused the governor of constitutional breaches and administrative misconduct, allegations his supporters have dismissed as politically motivated.

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I Won’t Surrender Rivers N700bn IGR to Anyone, Fubara Vows

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5 days ago

January 8, 2026

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Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has resisted alleged pressure to hand over N700 billion, representing 35% of the State’s internally generated revenue (IGR), to anyone, sparking a heated power struggle with former Governor Nyesom Wike, now Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister.

The dispute has raised concerns about the welfare of Rivers State residents, with 4.4 million people living in multidimensional poverty.

The feud between Fubara and Wike, who unilaterally chose Fubara as his successor, has escalated into violent confrontations, defections, and legal battles.

Wike has threatened to make Rivers State “ungovernable” if Fubara fails comply, while his supporters have vowed to “deal with” Fubara.

In response, Fubara has warned that he cannot be intimidated, saying: “Rivers State is not a playground” and that he’s prepared to defend the state’s interest.

His supporters have also threatened to mobilise protests against Wike and his allies.

The crisis had paralysed governance, prompting President Bola Tinubu to declare a six-month emergency rule in the State last year.

The situation remains tense, with both sides maintaining their respective stance.

The outcome will have significant implications for Rivers State and Nigerian politics.

The dispute highlights concerns about godfatherism in Nigerian politics and its impact on governance.

Wike has accused Fubara of ingratitude, while Fubara sees the former’s demands as an attempt to undermine his authority.

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Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

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5 days ago

January 8, 2026

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The legislature kicked off the process at plenary on Thursday.

The lawmakers are accusing Fubara and his deputy of gross misconduct.

Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, is presiding over the session.

The day’s proceedings bear the imprimatur of renewed hostilities between Fubara and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

On December 5, 2025, a horde of the Rivers assembly lawmakers led by the speaker, announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Days later, Fubara formalised his own switch from the PDP to the APC.

However, the sabre-rattling and thinly veiled remarks between Wike and Fubara, which culminated in the declaration of emergency rule in the state in March 2025, have persisted.

Most of the Rivers lawmakers have stayed loyal to Wike.

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