There is the trajectory of Nysemo Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and the former governor of Rivers State and what is before him now. He was a lackey who became powerful under the watch of Rotimi Amaechi and took over his political structure because he entrusted power to a lackey.
The nation finds itself at a crucial juncture, and the resolution of this legal drama will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the perception of democracy, the judiciary, and the sanctity of state rights in Nigeria. As Rivers State navigates through this intricate period, the call for upholding ethical standards is paramount.
The swift response of the Rivers governor to a plot to impeach him by the state assembly was a surprise to many who had long written him off as too timid to go toe to toe with Wike. The state assembly building was bombed and law enforcement agents were ordered to shut out even the governor from the premises but the man along with his supporters on foot, bamboozled their way through amidst heavy tear gassing.
On Tuesday, a high court in Port Harcourt issued an interim order restraining lawmakers in the Rivers House of Assembly from removing Edison Ehie as the speaker.