Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered a ₦5 billion bribe to facilitate the impeachment of his principal.
Speaking on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics,” Ehie claimed to possess evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone.
Ehie stated that the alleged bribe attempt occurred in early October 2023 while he was serving as the Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
He did not disclose who made the offer but indicated that he has documented and distributed the evidence to trusted individuals for his safety.
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Ehie also refuted claims that he orchestrated the October 30, 2023, bombing of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on Governor Fubara’s orders.
These allegations were made by former Head of Service in the state, George Nwaeke, during a press conference last Friday. Ehie dismissed Nwaeke’s assertions as false and politically motivated, stating that he had no involvement in the incident and only learned about it like everyone else.
Ehie further revealed that he has instructed his legal team to file a lawsuit against Nwaeke for criminal libel, expressing confidence that Nwaeke will be unable to substantiate his claims.
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Rivers State has been embroiled in political turmoil following Governor Fubara’s fallout with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
On March 18, 2025, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, leading to the suspension of both the governor and his deputy. Subsequently, on March 26, the sole administrator of the state, Ibok-Ete Ibas, suspended all political officeholders in Rivers State.
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