Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara has vowed to resist any attempt by anybody to disrupt governance in the state under the cover of impeachment.
The governor in a statement signed by his senior special assistant, media, Boniface Onyedi, also recognised Edison Ehie, as the new speaker of the House of Assembly.
Ehie, who was sacked on Monday, October 30, as the leader of the House by 24 anti-Fubara lawmakers was elected a speaker by pro-Fubara legislators after a plenary in Government House.
Fubara in the statement assured Rivers people that he was ready to defend their interests and that of the state.
He insisted that persons planning his impeachment must come clean and list his offences.
He said: “If Siminalayi Fubara is impeached, I am not the first, neither will I be the last. But what is important is any attempt that is not justified will be resisted. Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offence that I have committed to warrant impeachment.”
Fubara acknowledged the massive turnout of Rivers people following the plan to impeach him as an indication that they were willing to protect the interest of the state.
The governor stated: “Let me assure Rivers people that I will continue to defend Rivers State, protect the people and make sure that you all enjoy the dividends of democracy.”
Fubara urged Ehie, who represents Ahoada East Constituency II, to uphold the sanctity of the law and legislature.
