Tear gas fired as Rivers state House of Assembly leader is removed(videos)

The crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly took a different turn this morning with security men firing teargas as lawmakers scampered for safety.

Recall that last night, a section of the assembly was set ablaze by yet to be identified persons to disrupt plans by the lawmakers to impeach the governor. It is alleged that Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, are currently at loggerheads over the governance of the state.

This morning, the lawmakers gathered to vote for the removal of the House leader, Edison Ehie who is said to be a close ally of Gov Fubara. The governor also stormed the Assembly Complex with some of his aides.

A protest is also ongoing outside the complex.

Watch the videos below…

House Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly Hon Edison Ehie has been removed from his position as the Leader of the House.#CTVTweets pic.twitter.com/kWRzTFw7Vs
— Channels Television (@channelstv) October 30, 2023

VIDEO: Gunshots At Rivers Assembly As Lawmakers Begin Governor's Impeachment

There were gunshots and firing of teargas within the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on Monday as some lawmakers sat to begin an impeachment process on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

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— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) October 30, 2023

Men of the Nigerian Police pouring water and teargas on the Governor of Rivers State. Sim Fubara, the Governor of Rivers on his way to the State House of Assembly Complex. @PoliceNG pls call your men to order.

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— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) October 30, 2023