A stunning revelation has rocked the political landscape of Rivers State, as former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has come forward with allegations that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara orchestrated the 2023 bombing of the state House of Assembly complex.
According to Nwaeke, Fubara ordered the bombing to prevent his impeachment by lawmakers loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike. The former Head of Service claimed to have witnessed a cash handover to Edison Ehie, then a former Assembly leader and later Fubara’s Chief of Staff, for the purpose of attacking the Assembly complex.
Nwaeke’s accusations are particularly damning, given his position as a high-ranking official in the state government. He alleged that Fubara had expressed regret over not demolishing the Assembly hall earlier, stating that the governor had told him, “If he had known earlier, he would have pulled down their hall before targeting the residential quarters of the Assembly” ¹.
Fubara has vehemently denied these allegations, dismissing them as “laughable” and claiming that Nwaeke had been compromised ¹. The suspended governor has urged Nigerians to disregard Nwaeke’s claims, describing them as attempts to discredit his administration and undermine the presidential peace process.
In a dramatic twist, Nwaeke’s wife, Florence, has raised concerns about her husband’s safety, alleging that he may have been coerced into making the allegations m She claimed that her husband’s behavior had been suspicious, and that she had been unable to contact him since his resignation.
The allegations have sparked widespread outrage and calls for an investigation into the bombing. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of Rivers State deserve answers, and it is imperative that the truth be revealed.
