Rivers State House of Assembly lawmaker and Spokesperson Honourable Enemi George has highlighted his academic and professional background while discussing recent political tensions in the state.
George stated that he has a PhD in political science before pursuing law and that much of his career was spent in banking. He said, I have a PhD in political science before I went to study law. In all of my studying most of my work life I was a banker.
He criticized the handling of certain political interventions, saying, “I have never seen such recklessness. The president came the first time intervened and the governor said it was a mare political solution. That was his own word.”
George recounted the circumstances surrounding the assembly’s engagement with federal authorities during the state of emergency in Rivers State.
He noted that the House of Assembly maintained a strong stance when the initial attempts at mediation were made, emphasizing that the members had clear conditions before accepting any resolutions.
Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, George explained the assembly’s position during the first mediation effort. “Let me tell you something: during the state of emergency, the President sends the Administrator to interface with the House of Assembly.
And then the members of the Assembly told Ibas—that was the first and only time I sat with Ibas—that, ‘Sir, go back and tell the President we love him and, we respect him. But if he brings Siminalayi Fubara back, the 27 of us will resign. Let him run the state. Let him be governor. Let there be no problems,'” he said.
The lawmaker added that the message was conveyed to the President through Ibas, which led to direct federal involvement, representatives of the President summoned the assembly members to Abuja for a crucial discussion aimed at resolving the standoff.
George described the mood when the lawmakers arrived in Abuja for the meeting, noting that the environment was tense, upon realizing that Governor Fubara was present, many members of the assembly expressed visible anger and attempted to leave the venue, signaling the intensity of the disagreement.
He further elaborated on the political climate, stressing that the assembly’s insistence on their position reflected their commitment to procedural integrity and accountability.
George highlighted that their actions were guided by both legal considerations and the welfare of the state, aiming to prevent unilateral decisions that could escalate conflicts.
In conclusion, George underscored the significance of careful mediation and the need for adherence to established protocols in handling political disagreements.
He emphasized that the assembly’s firm stance during the intervention was intended to ensure that any solutions would be sustainable and respectful of the state’s governance structures.
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