Muslim clerics under the aegis of the Concerned Muslim Imams, CMI, have cautioned the Rivers State House of Assembly members against the move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Alexa News Nigeria had reported that recently, the Supreme Court restored the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, who, in a letter, outlined the constitutional infractions they claimed Fubara had committed.
However, the Imams have expressed fears, issuing a note of caution that any attempt to impeach Governor Fubara will not only breach the existing peace enjoyed by the good people of the state but also have consequential effects on the growing economy of the state and the country at large.
In a seven-paragraph statement jointly signed by Sheikh Usman Mohammed Bawa and Sheikh Abbas Ibrahim on behalf of the Concerned Muslim Imams, CMI, the Imams urged the lawmakers to avoid a crisis that could lead to anarchy and the wanton destruction of lives and property, affecting their Muslim brothers and other citizens in the state.
According to the Imams, it appears the pro-Wike lawmakers have revived their earlier attempt to impeach Governor Fubara, whom they accused of violating the Constitution by appointing persons to serve as commissioners without their approval.
But the clerics, who called for peace and harmony between the executive arm and some members of the House of Assembly, emphasized that a robust relationship between the two arms of government is of paramount importance.
“We are worried because we have many of our Muslim brothers in Rivers State, and it is our desire that they are protected and secured. Thus, we appeal to the Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to create an atmosphere of peace,” the statement said.
The Imams further warned that if peace in Rivers State is threatened, it will heighten insecurity, potentially scaring investors away.
“No investor is willing to put their investments in a place where there is political instability,” they stated.
