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Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) candidate for governor of Rivers State in the general elections of 2023, has called the state assembly’s decision to lock out Governor Siminalayi Fubara a declaration of war.

Cole, the executive director and co-founder of Sahara Group, claimed that the lawmakers were subtly informing the governor that he lacked authority.

Cole, a leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, stated that the lawmakers’ actions would only cause the people to suffer and that the state would not receive any investment at this time.

According to ZINGTIE, Governor Fubara was barred from entering the Rivers Assembly’s legislative chambers on Wednesday when he arrived to re-represent the 2025 Budget, as required by the 27 parliamentarians, chaired by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, following the landmark Supreme Court decision on February 28, 2025.

It is well known that Amaewhule and more than 20 lawmakers support Nyesom Wike.

Speaking to reporters at the quarters, the governor stated to have informed Amaewhule of his intention to attend.

Additionally, a note alerting the House to the governor’s visit was shared by the Rivers State Government.

Speaking on Arise Television, Cole said, “I’m looking forward to the day when we will be called to come and discuss progress in Rivers State, how Rivers State has turned into an economic Mecca. and everyone is coming and businesses are coming.

“What you are seeing today is pure power play, and at the end of the day, the people suffer, River State suffers.

“We’re not going to get any investment coming into Rivers State at this point.

“So, the governor being locked out is purely a statement being made to him that, yeah, you may have the title of Governor but he doesn’t govern this State.

“The power has shifted, and that’s what’s been said loudly and clearly. And I don’t think it’s good. It doesn’t portend well for us, indeed. And it doesn’t look good at all.”

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