AC likely to Withdraw Petition against Amaechi

Princewill had petitioned the tribunal, alleging fraud in the governorship election and prayed the tribunal to nullify the election of Celestine Omehia, who was declared winner of the election.

The tribunal had not determined the petition, when the Supreme Court last week, nullified the candidature of Omehia and ordered that Amaechi be installed as governor of Rivers State under the PDP umbrella.

However, newsmen learnt that as soon as Amaechi assumed office, he held a meeting with Princewill and promised to form a Government of National Unity (GNU).
An understanding was also reached with Princewill to withdraw his petition at the tribunal.

Contacted On Tuesday, Princewill, who was on his way to London, told newsmen that he was consulting with his family members and party before he will announce his next line of action. Said he was a hallmark of good governance, a good politician and needed to consult widely before taking such a major decision. Amaechi is enjoying the goodwill of Rivers State people and is currently riding on a wave of anti-Odili sentiment.

He said if he decides to withdraw his petition and work with Amaechi, the conditions for such an alliance will be tabled for agreement, prior to the withdrawal of the petition. Meanwhile, Chief Edwin Clark, the Ijaw leader who had led the call for imposition of State of Emergency in Rivers State, has assured Amaechi of the support and cooperation of Ijaw elders.

According to a statement from the Director of Information in Amaechi’s cabinet, Mr Ogbonna Nwuke, the elders, comprising Alabo Graham Douglas and Professor Dagogo Fubara among others, promised to work with and advise Amaechi when the need arises.

Amaechi on Tuesday dissolved the Universal Basic Education Board, with a promise to look into its activities and correct what impeded its success so far.