Niger state governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu on Wednesday described the impeachment saga rocking the state House of Assembly as an internal face-off that was not targeted at him.
The governor said in a statement signed by his chief Press Secretary, Mr. Israel Ebije, on Wednesday that “the impeachment speculation on me is false and should be treated as such.
“I have worked with the lawmakers, establishing and sustaining robust partnership to deliver dividend of democracy to people of the state since 2007”.
He added that he was not the target for impeachment in the crisis that erupted in the Assembly on Tuesday, which led to the sacking of the House principal officers including the Speaker Adamu Usman.
It should be recalled that the crisis which erupted in Niger House of Assembly, saw the emergence of a new leadership led by Hon. Isah Kawu.
According to Aliyu “those parading themselves as new leadership led my Hon. Isah Kawu met with me to explain their action and pledge their continuous support.
“Let me debunk speculation over alleged impeachment threat against me. The speculation is sponsored by mischief and should be discarded for what it is. I have enjoyed robust relationship with the House and that has not changed.
“The action of the House is internal and the decision to change leadership has no other ulterior motive more than the change of leadership which they have allegedly done. Let me therefore call on my supporters within and outside the country to remain calm.”
Governor Aliyu however urged the lawmakers to resolve their differences immediately adding that the law and constitution should always be consulted if they must further decide on the on