The Supreme Egbesu Assembly (SEA), a revered traditional institution of the Ijaw people, has issued a stern warning that it will “shock” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is impeached.
Reacting to a recent statement by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who declared that “heaven will not fall” if Fubara is removed, SEA Chairman Werinipre Noel Digifa agreed but hinted at a measured response.
Tinubu should be held responsible for Wike’s actions. He has turned the judiciary into his personal estate, manipulating it to suit his desires. Wike preempted the Supreme Court judgment, and it went exactly as he wanted,” he alleged.
Despite their grievances, Digifa emphasized that the Ijaw people would not resort to violence if Fubara is removed from office.
“If they impeach Fubara, we will take everything in good faith. Ijaw people don’t believe in violence. But we are watching closely as Wike continues to harass and intimidate the governor of Rivers State,” he added.