Rivers Governor's Aide, Ehie claims he was offered money to impeach Fubara

The Chief of Staff to Rivers State Government, Edison Ehie says he was offered money to lead an impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

He made the allegation when he addressed locals at a rally in Ahoada East area of the state over the weekend.

Ehie, a former factional speaker of the State House of Assembly elicited a loud applause when he revealed the allegation.

He, however, did not disclose the identities of those who offered him money.

“They invited me, your son, to impeach the governor and I told them clearly, I was not interested.

“They gave me all the money that was hidden before, which I rejected. And because I refused, they conspired and declared me wanted,” Ehie said in a viral video clip from the rally.

Recall, last year, Ehie was declared wanted by the police in connection with the invasion of the State House of Assembly.

This comes after an explosion rattled the state assembly building amidst reports of lawmakers attempting to impeach Fubara in October 2023.

It was alleged that certain individuals with close ties to the governor were implicated in the incident.

Ehie’s revelation contributes to the protracted crisis in the state, stemming from the conflict between Fubara and his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.