Jake Epelle, an Albino activist and founder of The Albino Foundation (TAF) has dismissed any possibility of impeaching Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that the people of the state stand firmly behind him.
Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Epelle challenged those pushing for Fubara’s removal, declaring that any impeachment attempt would fail.
“Let them go and try impeachment, they will not succeed,” he said.
“Nobody will impeach Fubara. I say that openly on national television because he hasn’t committed any impeachable offence. Nobody will impeach him; the people are solidly behind him.
“Fubara will not be impeached, let them take it to the bank. The call by the FCT Minister to impeach Fubara, he does not have the constitutional power, he may have the deep pocket power and connection, but there is a process and that process will take its course.
“The people are solidly behind Fubara. Whatever happens, we should not be calling for impeachment. The Rivers people are resilient, and we love this country,” Epelle asserted.
Amid the political tension, Epelle urged both Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to engage in meaningful dialogue for the sake of the state.
“They need to come to the table of negotiation and discussion. It is very undemocratic and injustice for one person to keep dictating the conditions for peace. Fubara and Wike need to be in the same room, look each other in the eyes, and settle this.
“This state is bigger than Wike and Fubara, and this ego-tripping and threats must stop, and it is coming from both sides. This is not something the Rivers people are known for. My heart bleeds, my eyes are full of tears,” he lamented.
