Fubara order demolition of Rivers assembly complex as lawmakers loyal to him meet

Demolition of the the Rivers State House of Assembly has started.

The Punch reports that 10 bulldozers were driven into the premises of the House of Assembly and started demolition the complex.

This came as the factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, led other lawmakers loyal to the governor to hold a sitting early on Wednesday before the demolition began.

It was gathered that Ehie, during the session, said the complex was due for repairs following the explosion that rocked the building on October 30, 2023, saying the governor will provide an alternative place for them to sit for the meantime.

The demolition is being done under tight security.

Details later…