In a groundbreaking development, Governor Sim Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State have officially put an end to the longstanding political crisis that has gripped the state.
Reports from InfoStride News confirm that a crucial agreement was brokered during a high-level meeting involving President Bola Tinubu and key stakeholders on Monday.
The resulting document outlined several pivotal directives aimed at restoring political stability in Rivers State.
Key points from the agreement include:
1. Immediate cessation of all impeachment proceedings against Governor Sim Fubara initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
2. Withdrawal of all legal actions instituted by Governor Fubara and his team related to the political crisis in the state.
3. Recognition of the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly under the Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule, alongside the 27 members who resigned from the PDP.
4. Swift reinstatement of remunerations and benefits for all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and their staff, with a firm commitment to non-interference by the Governor in their funding.
5. The Rivers State House of Assembly granted autonomy to choose its venue for legislative activities without interference from the Executive arm of government.
6. Governor Sim Fubara mandated to re-present the state budget to a properly constituted Rivers State House of Assembly.
7. Submission of the names of all commissioners in the Rivers State Executive Council who resigned due to the political crisis for approval by the House of Assembly.
8. Rejection of the formation of a caretaker committee for local governments in Rivers State, declaring the dissolution of the Local Government administration null and void.
This historic agreement signifies a pivotal step towards political reconciliation in Rivers State, ushering in a new era of cooperation and stability.
The eyes of the nation are closely watching the implementation of these directives as the state anticipates a return to normalcy.
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