The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to channel his invitation to the lawmakers through official channels, and not through the social media.
The reaction by the state legislators follows the invitation of the state House of Assembly members by Gov. Fubara, to a meeting at the Government House, slated for today.
Gov. Fubara had through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, said the meeting, scheduled for 10am, was to address key issues, including the provision of sitting space for the assembly, payment of outstanding allowances, and the presentation of the 2025 budget.
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The 27 pro-Wike lawmakers however, rejected the invitation, except their condition is met by the governor.
One of the lawmakers, Isaiah Opuende, who represents Akuku-Toru Constituency 2, blasted the governor for inviting the assembly members via social media.
Opuende urged the governor to communicate with them appropriately, adding that it was surprising that Gov. Fubara, would call them after he had told them at several fora to “dey their dey.”
He stated: “It is time for us to determine our dey. When the dey your dey, started, our principal said the time for our own dey your dey will come. Now, our dey your dey has come.
“Dey your dey, make we dey our dey. How can you wire a letter, and post it on social media, and expect us to honour it? You know we are not kids. The governor should properly write to the assembly. That’s all. Thank you.”
