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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the immediate resignation of the party\u2019s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka. <\/p>\n
The state branch accused the national officer of undermining valid court rulings and pushing a \u201cdangerous partisan narrative\u201d that fuels the political instability in the state.<\/p>\n
In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, the State Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, criticized Morka\u2019s recent comments during a national television interview. <\/p>\n
The controversy centers on Morka\u2019s remarks regarding the move by the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.<\/p>\n
During an appearance on TVC\u2019s Beyond Headlines program, Morka stated that the party would reveal its stance on the impeachment at the appropriate time. <\/p>\n
However, he drew the ire of the state chapter when he referred to Nwauju as \u201c\u2026an official of the old exco, saying he doubts if he is still part of the current exco\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
The Rivers APC expressed deep concern over what it described as Morka\u2019s \u201ccontinuous ridicule, disrespect and disregard for lawful court rulings.\u201d <\/p>\n
The party argued that such comments from a national officer cast unnecessary doubt on the authority of the legally recognized state executive.<\/p>\n
Nwauju pointed to specific judicial decisions, including Suit No. PHC\/3592\/CS\/2023 and Suit No. 3859\/CS\/2024. These rulings nullified the previous dissolution of the state executives elected in October 2021 and invalidated the subsequent November 2023 congress. <\/p>\n
Moreover, the party maintains that these court orders confirm Nwauju as the authentic and only spokesperson for the APC in Rivers State.<\/p>\n
The statement further asserted: \u201cMorka has lost the moral high ground to continue to act as a national officer of our great party.\u201d The state branch warned that his \u201cmisleading narrative is too dangerous to be ignored by any true member of our party praying for the APC to mobilise and win elections fair and square in Rivers State.\u201d<\/p>\n
Accusations were also leveled against Morka for allegedly attempting to \u201claunder the image\u201d of individuals who are not members of the party while showing open disregard for Governor Fubara. <\/p>\n
The state chapter notably referred to Fubara as the \u201cundisputed leader of the APC in the state,\u201d following his high-profile defection.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the Rivers APC has petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association and the Legal Practitioners Privileges Council to investigate Morka\u2019s conduct. <\/p>\n
They alleged that his televised remarks were a calculated attempt to damage the reputation of the legal profession and undermine the dignity of the courts.<\/p>\n
\u201cMorka\u2019s poor attitude to the collective well-being and interest of our party leaves both a black eye and sour taste on the lips of party faithfuls across Rivers State and beyond,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n
In a direct warning to the state\u2019s judiciary, the party urged Chief Judge Justice Simeon Amadi not to act on the January 16, 2026, resolutions of the State House of Assembly. <\/p>\n
They described the legislative push for impeachment as an attempted \u201ccoup d\u2019\u00e9tat\u201d and argued that the current leadership structure under the national chairmanship of Alhaji Umar Ganduje is built on a \u201cfaulty foundation\u201d that will not withstand legal scrutiny.<\/p>\n
However, the leadership in Rivers urged the new national team, led by Prof. Nentawe Yilwada and Senator Ajibola Bashiru, to intervene and prevent a repeat of the internal crises that crippled the party during the 2019 elections.<\/p>\n
In a related development, Abia Radio News earlier reported that the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, recently voted to proceed with the impeachment of Governor Fubara after four lawmakers reversed their earlier decision to seek a political solution. <\/p>\n
This legislative move has since been met with a fresh interim injunction from a Rivers State High Court, which currently bars the Chief Judge from constituting an investigative panel.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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