In the Eyes of Law, 27 Rivers Lawmakers Not Recognised, Serve at the Mercy of Fubara - Inko-Tariah

[@reginaokafor2445]

Well said Mr. Inko-Tariah. Thank you so much for joining my Governor Fubara reiterated that those 27 defaulted lawmakers were acting under the mercy of Governor.

[@Chicharito413]

This good fight the Rivers people are fighting, is exactly what the people of Lagos State and other SW states refused to fight until they sold their birth rights to a drug lord who will rule them for eternity. Na why the are living as slaves in amidst riches

[@akodubola7138]

Fighting for their bank accounts

[@olukoredefakorede1422]

Fubara is only replacing his political godfathers. Other than that nothing has changed. In fact, he has more pockets to fill with Rivers allocation now.

[@teshionwueze9173]

​@@olukoredefakorede1422 They completely decapitating wike's structure to bring onboard their own, Wike has out leaves his usefulness with his ego and power drunk syndrome, Wike did so well in rivers state though had his own fault as a person , until our politicians learn to be civil and follow the constitution squarely ,they will always throw us into state of anarchy such as this ,and it is up to the people they govern to call them to order and this is where I congratulate the rivers elders , setting the record straight for who ever sits as the governor .

[@olukoredefakorede1422]

@@teshionwueze9173 The so-called elders in most part of Nigeria would go to those politicians at night demanding contracts and all. They are not as altruistic as you may think. That said, I agree with you that Wike is overbearing. Fubara seems like a cool guy to me. Wike must have wronged him badly. At this point, Wike should just give up. Nothing last forever.

[@jimmykay9645]

U made absolutely no point but carry on talking nonsense...lol

[@ogoshijoeleje6728]

Gov. Fubara is doing the right thing. The Rivers State Assembly have delivered a checkmate by appointment of new Speaker. Now the illegality of the defected legislative members is fully established. Now pertaining quorum, the 4 legislative members are the bonafide members, hence have formed a quorum. The constitution is clear on this matter. Let's not allow non constitutional means of resolving democratic issues, we will destroy our democratic gains. I respect Mr President, but the constitution should be supreme

[@nkiruigbokwe5323]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ChukwukaNnaemeka-b4l]

Pure analysis for the common MAN to understand

[@operationsalpha8151]

I swear

[@emekaeresaba6242]

You have said it all. I agree with you completely.

[@bolajibada6233]

Even Tinubu kinsmen and APC member former Lagos State Governor and immediate past minister of work Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) warned him then Tinubu not to meddling in Rivers State political logjam because his meddling has no legal backing

[@Chicharito413]

Rivers State, as is today, has ONLY four house of representative members. Therefore, the governor can ONLY be impeached by only these four remaining members, until INEC conducts an election to fill the 27 vacated seats.

[@UbaniChi-y6p]

😂Interesting

[@princeodogwu]

lol so it’s your job to interpret the law? If you ain’t naive u will know that’s not ur job

[@samueloluwole9949]

I don't know why Abati is confusing issues? If the parties knew that the matter is still pending court, then the question is why would the impostors be amending the laws in the state to frustrate the governor? The governor should be commended for exercising restrains in spite of these lawless gangs provocative actions.

[@JMax7890]

​@@princeodogwu is the law not clear enough or u waiting for APC to do their black magic on the judiciary to curry favour for them. Let's stand on truth, Wike has done his term let the governor do his without being controlled...is that not what every sane Nigerian would say.

[@princeodogwu]

@@JMax7890 first off the law is clear that anyone who commits murder , should be killed. Does that mean if you catch someone killing someone, you kill the person???? No you take the person to court for judgement to be pronounced. Now apply that same standard here. Aside from that, the said lawmakers claim they meet the standard set by that same article 109 for them to defect. Cos all of you who keep quoting that article 109 always conveniently ignore the clause in that same article which gives the lawmakers the right to defect if there is division in the national leadership of the party , which is what the lawmakers claim as their reason to defect. The question we should first be asking is doesn’t it actually meet the criteria ? Now let’s examine . Ayu claims he was illegally suspended and is now in court to retrieve his mandate. Then the pdp instead of following their constitution and appointing someone from ayu geopolitical zone to serve out his term as expressly stated in their constitution. Instead they gave the mantle to their deputy chairman north , to serve in an acting capacity. Which is brazenly unconstitutional. If ayu prevails in court, that means all actions taken by the current acting chairman would be declared null and viod including any local and national primaries he conducted which can destroy the political career of those lawmakers who participated in that primaries. Now if that does not meet the standard of division in the national leadership of the party set by the constitution as reason to legally defect, then I don’t know what would meet the standard. But even if you disagree and say it still does not meet that bar, you need to understand it’s not our job to decide if it is. That decision can only be made by the courts. So rather than coming online and spewing ignorant statement like oooh “ their seats are vacant “ you should shut your mouth and let the court decide.

[@mdon2189]

The law is law, the constitution should be followed

[@nduodiaka-ph9sl]

Which constitution?The constitution was not relevant in electing Tinubu.why relevant now?

[@chrischristopher1381]

The office of the president of Nigeria must be respected. But the president is not bigger than the constitution and can not be giving orders to a sitting governor, which is what happened here. The people of Rivers State are not having it.

[@rollandokechukwu2161]

Tumubu is the problem here

[@OlugbengaAyoariyo-y5t]

Are you a law court ? 😮😮

[@akilaconcept6436]

Very intelligent man. Well broken down.

[@truthfinder2998]

Ayomi you are too much on Arise TV. Bold, clear , intelligent, perfect analyst, Pragmatic, investigating and interrogative journalist. Many thanks to you Ayo and Rufai!

[@Josephudoh-z1k]

If i were to be the gov of rivers state i wud never allow those 27 defected members seat anywhere in my State not to talk of them having the mic to threaten to impeach me.

[@comrjacobsamwise4065]

Who can dare wike during his 8 years as the governor

[@ChinanuekpereNnacheta]

Wike should allow Sim to concentrate on the governance of Rivers State. Nice analysis.

[@charlesonyeka3185]

Everything is wike wike wike wike…wetin wike do you

[@KOLearn]

@@charlesonyeka3185So who is behind all of these? Na you deh behind am? Make Wike leave the guy alone. Once it’s next election, they can vote him out. Simple

[@augustineeze6566]

Wike, Wike,Wike is course of all the problem in River state​@@charlesonyeka3185

[@ayebatarijuliapaxagiri2767]

​@@charlesonyeka3185 Yes, Wike is mentioned bcos he's d reason 4 all dis rubbish. Wike cannot opress Sim Fubara. Ijaws r known 4 resisting oppression. Fubara won't accept opression. Period !

[@sunnyehiabhi2764]

Wawwww my love for this man is wawww ! What an eloquent, intellectual personality ! Much love and respect sir.

[@VydeeAudor]

Simply ask the court to oust these 27 legislators. Follow the law, period.

[@tangoaisiriuwa8589]

Brilliant man. All points clear and understandable

[@gracewebber9424]

Dr Abati! met his match. Very intelligent man and he spoke well.

[@adetunde6652]

Thanks for your good works, advice and enlightment. Blessings

[@John-rs4gp]

The Edo treatment. Politicians don’t learn at all. They can keep crying from outside until Fubara serves his 8 years. People make someone a monster. Obaseki pocketed Oshomole men in the house for 7 years. They lost everything.

[@diligenceeke3023]

Wike deceived them with his garrulousness.

[@Iphie2019]

Rivers State is not Lagos, I am repeating this statement for those at the back.

[@joeabibo]

The point you make is correct once again

[@newmanonuzuruike6255]

Let Emilokan brothers hear this

[@IdameOne]

We don't do godfather here

[@umahcharity2714]

Until Nigeria begin to obey the law and construction, this issues of godfathers and money dictators,if not the country is in a political hell, God help Nigeria

[@ShedrackEsukusiede]

God bless you with wisdom.

[@YemiEze]

Thank you sir for saying the truth we need someone like you in the country thank you

[@nwairehsamuel4378]

This man is highly intelligent to be any governors or presidents spokesman.

[@onyekaumeagudosi5674]

Nigeria kills dreams

[@mikychuks7634]

Mr Inkotaria is very sound, wise and celebral. I love his profound analysis

[@miebakadressman7060]

thank you sir you are saying the truth may God almighty continue to bless you sir

[@diligenceeke3023]

If the law doesn't permit it then even Mr. Fubara has no legal right to have mercy on them.

[@morenikejiogunbona4703]

Why have these impostors not been recalled by their constituents ? Allowing them to remain in office is definitely not in his best interest.

[@Rollyworld395]

Congratulations governor Fubara

[@NoLies70]

Go and ask an average sensible and peace loving Rivers people, they are not in support of the Tinubu's agreement. In the first place, did Tinubu honour the peace agreement he signed before the election, when his thugs were going after the opposition?

[@titusgbagbenda8310]

Are they lawmakers or lawless - makers? Then the governor is not a toothless bulldog. He can bark and bite when the need arises 🇳🇬

[@enobongetteh8819]

Peace on the basis of justice

[@andosehcampbel5701]

This man is so articulate. I love his English expression

[@G3Alliance]

In the first instance, of what legitimacy or legality is the president resolution agreement ???

[@mike001a]

What is happening in River state shows how wickedness has kept Nigeria backward. How should one man Wike or wicked hold a state captive what a shame is this democracy? Wicked or Wike whatever his name will fail badly

[@johnoguche4513]

Arise Team had wished that Gov. Fubara came to them and made statements on their Television since the start of this 'fight'. That he has not done that has not gone down well with them and they try to twist clear facts. The Governor has chosen to do the right thing by not making too many statements, knowing that any statement he makes can be misunderstood like his last statement is been misunderstood now. In which State in Nigeria do you have a sitting Governor and someone else from outside calls the shorts? It can be demeaning to twist facts only to serve our ego.

[@johnaderogba8620]

Excellent analysis

[@dpheroww]

This is ridiculous. How is a seating minister involved in this type of shenanigans and somehow it is openly acceptable but also getting support from the president? Just shameful

[@JulaJ-oc3rk]

The president and Tinibu are one !!!

[@laoluadegbesan9794]

If it has ever happened it can always happen... Reason Tinubu and Wike are together, but Rivers no be Lagos.

[@dpheroww]

@@laoluadegbesan9794 exactly and it’s nonsense. Tinubu even putting his hands in the “peace accord” is a bad look. How can you decide on that just because ?

[@diligenceeke3023]

​@@dpheroww By now you should know that the law is useless to Tinubu. He sees it as a piece of paper. In his private conversations he'll be laughing at Nigerians and their law.

[@dpheroww]

@@diligenceeke3023 smh our leaders just need to lead by example because this is simply an embarrassment

[@ShedrackEsukusiede]

Abati please dont stress this noble man.

[@elsiereeves727]

Abati is not acting like a journalist. Because he's tuning everything lumpsided

[@OlusujiAkindiose]

Abati has stood logic on its head. Abati wants Gov Fubara to wait while the impostors are prodded to impeach the Governor !

[@sokariboibim]

Mrs Ayo I like your question even if I am supporting the current government

[@DivineLotanna-us3bb]

Abati is just seeing intelligent man

[@sunny-xu6vz]

In accordance with the established Constitution, the President's involvement through unconstitutional means is unacceptable and must be addressed. It is essential to allow the Governor to lead without external interference, as demonstrated by the successful eight-year tenure of Governor Wike. Until the Supreme Court's judgment is delivered, the Assembly can be constitutionally managed by a committee of three individuals.

[@OlusujiAkindiose]

INEC should have taken up its responsibilities by announcing dates for bye-elections to fill the vacant seats.

[@charlesosarobo2601]

Suspend wike from ward council fast fast...it happened in my state Edo.. oshiomhole was Suspended led to his removal as apc national chairman. Governor obaseki suspended almost state lawmakers till fresh election do them away.

[@barnabaspaul5086]

The Governor is very dull

[@SylvesterAlfa-un4tb]

The best analysis ever! SIM is winning the 1:12 war.

[@operationsalpha8151]

You are too classic with information. Thank you

[@davidumeano8263]

Abati have met his match. The man refused to be confused by his mischievous questions.

[@donatusben4021]

Whenever it pleases Abati, he would quote the Constitution. By the way, why is Abati doing subjudice on the matter? What is really Abati’s interest in this matter?

[@pastorvictorministries5060]

Abati is a political journalist

[@akpobasamartin664]

PDP members should speak up now and pursue the case if not this will happen again because its in the interest of the PDP members

[@mikeonyebuchimichael7743]

It's good to be intelligent

[@brighturanta4724]

Good analysis there by Mr Opunagbo Taria.Those lawmakers lost their seats on d day they defected to APC.D remaining 4 PDP members are d only recognized lawmakers in d state assembly for now; and d gov has no problem working with them.

[@ayebatarijuliapaxagiri2767]

OPUNABÓ, not Opunagbo. There's no letter "G" in d name pls. Once "G" is added, d meaning bcoms different in Kalabari Ijaw dialect/language.

[@Comdrterversonnenjames]

Wike should allow this young guy to work, please

[@paulurherebrume80]

Governor fubara is a peaceful man and he know God, wike leave governor fubara alone face Abuja

[@aigbekaenosaigbovo8607]

Abati don't know to do journalism, he is a politician that have held political office. He should excuse himself from some issue.

[@donren-ew3wh]

Now you want to leave your carpenter work to come teach Dr Abati his journalist work. God have mercy on you.

[@diligenceeke3023]

​@@donren-ew3wh What has God has to do with this? Everybody with a brain is allowed to reason.

[@pastorvictorministries5060]

Abati has been compromising since. I don't take his analysis serious anymore. You could sense his support for some political divide

[@emmanuelivoko2303]

If Nigeria has courts with integrity, this matter would have been resolved several months ago. If Nigeria were to collapse, blame it on the courts.

[@raymondzaza1883]

The man has more to say

[@Chicharito413]

Dr. Abati, you don hear proper opinion devoid of any attachments abi?

[@GuluwaInvestment]

Hmmn. Now that the seats of the 4 Legislators FUBARA IS banking on have been declar vacant and appeal court further recognized the 27 WIKE lawmakers, I hope some people can start seeing the folly of premature fighting for independence!!!

[@sunnicentertainment7809]

This man is very intelligent. Wike has already failed. My love for Fubara is increasing everyday.

[@ayebatarijuliapaxagiri2767]

Azin ehn ! My lov 4 Fubara has multiplied in quantum, aiswear down !

[@gabrielcalabar5279]

Very intelligent Chief Opunabo Inko-Tariah

[@ayebatarijuliapaxagiri2767]

🙌🏾 OPUNABÓ has lived up to his name - OPU NÀ BO.....

[@3abnafrican279]

Thanks for your response.

[@feredo2156]

Wike suppose to be in life jail

[@JoelLawyer-pd7gn]

Governor sim Fubara Governor of rivers state.should do the needful as leader of the state.let him make sure that he bury every forms of distraction from the side of the former Governor nysom wike.

[@chukwumaonyebuchi322]

All that defected has lost the seat of the house of assembly

[@Me19011]

Ipobian Mumu Pdp was having crisis. They can defect 😅😅😅

[@IdameOne]

​@@Me19011they were not having crises, crises from decided case means when the national body is factionalized therefore there seat is gone

[@Me19011]

@@IdameOne so every body now a lawyer. I pity you. Is crisis amend your grammatical error

[@arasomwaninnocent6263]

This is an interesting situation

[@obinnagodwinakpa]

Some times people don't know that some war between people or nations is sometimes a resolution to help other nations have peace.this fight is just a plan towards 2027 to wage vote against obi but this time God factor is at work

[@akodubola7138]

Dey play

[@obinnagodwinakpa]

@@akodubola7138 for those who don't want to hear that name po

[@akpobasamartin664]

I already said PDP members or chieftains in rivers should speak up now because people will just take a decision and expect there are no consequences

[@olayinkaolabanji4720]

What's sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander. If Wike faction can't wait for the court verdict before chasing the governor away then the governors camp too have the perogative to do likewise. It's just karma, same Wike who foisted the Governor on the good people of Rivers against their wish. The battle line has just been drawn and I perceive that someone is going into political oblivion.

[@AghaluChristopher]

The governor should immediately activate the Constitution and thrwo away that agreement with APC

[@koremichael596]

Then what is the governor waiting for before he activates the appropriate legal machinery against the impostors law makers?

[@KOLearn]

If they allow to Wike win this battle, he will control the state moving forward. If not as long as he’s alive 😌

[@koremichael596]

does it then mean that the law cannot be enforced?

[@patrickizuchukwu9882]

How does a governor "activate the ruling of the supreme court on a constitutional matter? Which is takes effect automatically......as u leave the party u leave ur seat. So on which law are they still members of the Rivers house of Assembly? Law of Fubara or Tinubu? Very clueless politicians

[@nonsoonwuasoigwe3743]

I love you so much Ayo❤

[@brendanuzoagbado2479]

Obi bitter drink for Nwaike❤❤❤❤❤

[@pastorvictorministries5060]

Nigeria is full of shameless politicians

[@smartanaebo5945]

illegally in Nigeria and this is of godfathericism.

[@ibitoyeolalekan1379]

Nothing like in the eye of the law. Law is law and until fubara camp vacates all the necessary resolution of the house of the assembly and the issue of the seats of the defected house of assembly members. As it stands now, no pronouncement of the court has changed the course of situation in rivers State.

[@stevensonjumonwa5120]

It should even be added that the court of competent jurisdiction has confirmed their seat vacant as declared by RT Hon E; Edison. That has not been appealed. As far as the grand norm of the Nation is concern, and as much as we all wait for the declaration of the court The are a committee of friends and not Assembly Members .

[@chuchu8036]

The house of assembly members can not be at the mercy of the governor as he did not appointed by him. If for anything, the people of Rivers State have the final say.

[@bedeason8337]

There is no permanent seat, when you leave your seat another person will occupy it. That is how it happens here in my class

[@mosesjettahart917]

allow the courts to adjudicate on the matter

[@Zaramoku]

Section 91(1) of the Nigerian Constitution forbids any state legislature to be less than 24 people, so the 4-member branch of the Rivers State House of Assembly is as illegal as the Amaehule-led 27-member version. I like governor Fubara but he should be firm on any position he takes over this matter. He is inadvertently committing an impeachable offense by dealing with legislators who he knows that the Constitution no longer recognizes. Governor Fubara is abating lawlessness by allowing these imposters led by Amaehule to keep parading themselves as legislators- he should activate whatever he is refusing to activate.

[@kcchinemerem751]

How about when fubara stormed the house of assembly...when all were pdp and wanted to impeach him...his actions against then legally empowered assembly will be called what ....

[@amenbright8684]

There is no rule of laws in Nigeria. Nobody , even our presudent don't even follow or listen to rules of laws here in Nigeria. Where Abuja the capital territory has automatucally be counted as a state...abi? Na so e suppose to be? I dey ask oooh...pks tell me.

[@diligenceeke3023]

Don't mind them. Tinubu and Buhari don't believe in the constitution. To them it's a useless piece of paper. Tinubu mocks at the constitution and Nigerians.

[@elsiereeves727]

Tinubu does not have respect for the people of Rivers State, forgotten that Rivers was colonized by the British, they understand the constitution.

[@ogubushall8975]

My question is if the former Gov was not made a minister would these people supporting him would have been doing this

[@ngozinwankwo5051]

Dr. Abati,those are not members. They lost their seats when they defected

[@agbarahebisidor6457]

Our problem is we are too smart for ourselves, the governor is openly saying he just condoning illegality, this man is paid to speak obviously

[@onyekaumeagudosi5674]

This man is so intelligent and out spoken

[@feredo2156]

Agbaya abati, why addressing the current speaker of rivers state as factional

[@DZubi-rl2ie]

A lot of people are misleading the governor and his political godfather without knowing what happened between them. How comes wike becomes evil suddenly after election and fubara now saint. Thing about it?????

[@akodubola7138]

My brother you will not die young.

[@KINGSLEYOLIVERADIZUE]

THREE OR FOUR ACTING MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLES HAS WRITE TO ELECT A NEW SPEAKER.

[@emmaikeokafor3704]

The problem is Wike.Simple

[@joeonuh]

Politics in Nigeria/ African countries is all about themselves and not about their citizens . So this is democracy ?

[@samuelemmanuelakan3036]

WHERE WERE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS WHEN THESE HOUSES WERE BEING BUILT, cos they're supposed to move around their local areas to know what's going on in the local community.

[@akpobasamartin664]

Even tinubu will not accept this, that lawmakers in lagos state defected to PDP because they don't like what he his doing. Pls help me ask Mr president if he allow it when he was governor.

[@anyionuorah7637]

We have been watching many people speaking for Rivers people and invariably the Governor. Whom is speaking for Wike and his co- travellers? Arise, please bring people that are in Wike’s camp (non like that Onakpasa man oh!) to speak too so that we can balance this thing😄

[@ogubushall8975]

Same assembly members that we're as cold as ice block during the past 8yrs now finding their feets and blowing hot.