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Residents Protest Alleged Plot to Remove Alale of Akungba

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3 years ago

October 31, 2022

Eric

Protest in Varsity Town Akungba over alleged plot to remove Monarch

Scores of residents and indigenes of Akungba community in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, have stormed the Palace of Alale of Akungba on Monday in solidarity protest, over an alleged plot to illegally remove the newly promoted Grade A Oba Isaac Sunday Adeyeye, Ajimo III, the Alale of Akungba Akoko from the throne, by some elements whom the demonstrators described as “haters of peace and progress.”

The protesters who besieged the Palace of the Monarch around 8:45am on Monday morning, held placard with various inscriptions like, “We say no to illegality in Akungba”

“We love our King”

“No Court ordered removal of our king”
“No to breach of peace in Akungba”, while emphasizing a vote of confidence in Oba Alale.

Expressing their displeasure, the residents said they were surprised over the alleged activities of some Ondo State government officials (not the Bovernor) whom sources claimed “are and abetting the illicit plot ”

The leaders and people of the community hosting, State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, AAUA, frowned at the the unprovoked interference of the said officials in the affairs of Akungba Kingdom.

“Nobody should fan the embers of conflict or stoke the fire of war in our serene and fast developing community. Akungba, under the leadership of our progressive Oba Alale, has seen a lot of peace, socio-economic development and national prominence in the last five years. No one should throw a spanner in the good works,” a frontline leader stated.

Addressing the people, a retiree and former national labour leader and ex President of Akungba Development Union, Chief Dele Olowogorioye, admomished all parties who were involved in Obaship tussle in the past, to maintain statusquo and allow peace to reign.

Chief Olowogorioye disclosed that there is a pending case at the court on the issue, and therefore people should be careful in their acts.

The Cadbury Pensioner, Olowogorioye noted that “the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN would not allow the existing peace of Akungba and the Sunshine State to be trampled upon by clandestine elements.”

An astonished Chief Olusin of Akungba, Gabriel Olaseni, said: “I cannot comprehend how a disgruntled clique can think they will throw out the People’s popular King,” adding that:

“In my view, security agents should nip in the bud this ugly attempt at breach of peace in our law abiding town.”

Meanwhile, “We are trusting God for a non-violent resolution of this crisis.”

In his royal response, Oba Isaac Adeyeye called for calm and urged the peaceful protesters not to take the laws into their own hands.

The Monarch expressed implicit trust on Gov. Akeredolu and described him as a legal luminary with a wealth of experience and no-nonsense administrator. “Our able Governor would always tow the line of justice and equity asca Senior Advocate and meticulous administrator.”

The Alale thanked Akungba indigenes, home and abroad, for the loyalty to royalty through series of vote of confidence in the throne.

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

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2 days ago

January 12, 2026

Eric

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.

Source: Premium Times

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

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6 days ago

January 8, 2026

Eric

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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6 days ago

January 8, 2026

Eric

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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