Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Government, has exposed a clandestine plot to bribe him into orchestrating the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, shedding light on the murky depths of political crisis in the state.
Speaking at a rally in the Ahoada East area of the state, Ehie disclosed a plot to undermine the governor’s leadership, revealing attempts to lure him with financial inducements, which he vehemently rebuffed.
In a viral video clip capturing his impassioned address to the gathered crowd, Ehie recounted the pressures he faced, asserting his unwavering loyalty to Governor Fubara despite enticements.
“They approached me, your loyal son, with offers to undermine our governor’s mandate, but I stood firm, rejecting their ill-gotten gains. For my refusal, they branded me a fugitive,” Ehie declared, drawing applause from supporters.
Ehie’s defiance against corruption sheds light on the murky depths of political intrigue within the state, as the fallout between factions intensifies following the tumultuous events of October 2023, marked by a violent attack on the State House of Assembly.
The revelation implicates shadowy figures allegedly linked to the governor, further worsening the rift between Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in the ongoing power struggle gripping Rivers State.
