Edison Ehie Spills The Tea: ₦5 Billion Bribe Offer To Impeach Gov. Fubara

Scope 01 Apr 2025

I Was Offered ₦5 Billion Bribe To Impeach Fubara - Edison Ehie Opens Up

Edison Ehie Opens Up About the Shocking Bribe Attempt

Let me tell you a story that’s as dramatic as it gets. Former Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, has come forward with a bombshell revelation that’s got everyone talking. He’s claimed that he was offered a staggering ₦5 billion to help orchestrate the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Now, that’s some serious money on the table, but Ehie wasn’t having it.

Fast forward to today, and Ehie is now serving as the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor Fubara. In a bold move, he’s stated that he still has all the evidence of the bribery attempt stored right on his phone. That’s right, folks—hard proof that could shake things up in the political arena.

Sharing the Evidence on Sunday Politics

During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, Ehie didn’t hold back. He revealed that not only does he have the evidence of the bribe offer, but he’s also taken steps to ensure it doesn’t come back to haunt him. He’s printed the evidence and shared it with others, just in case those involved decide to turn the tables on him.

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In his own words, Ehie said, “I can also open my phone to show you, in the beginning of October 2023, when they approached me with a bribe of N5 billion. It is here in my phone. It was for impeachment. It’s here. I have it and I have printed it and distributed it, in case in their evil imagination, they decide to attack me.”

He went on to emphasize the importance of protecting his family, adding, “I already have a son and a brother.” This shows just how serious the situation was and how much was at stake for Ehie.

The Timing of the Bribe Attempt

Ehie was the factional speaker of the Rivers Assembly until January 2024. But the bribe offer to facilitate Fubara’s impeachment was made when he was still serving as the Majority Leader of the House. Imagine being in his shoes, folks. A ₦5 billion offer to betray your leader? That’s a tough call, but Ehie stood his ground.

Now, let’s rewind a bit. Naija News had previously reported that Ehie also strongly denied any involvement in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on October 29, 2023. This incident sparked a lot of controversy, with fingers being pointed in different directions.

Refuting Allegations from George Nwaeke

Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, accused Ehie and Governor Fubara of being behind the fire that destroyed the state’s Assembly Complex. But Ehie wasn’t taking those accusations lying down. He firmly refuted the claims, stating he had no part in the incident.

This story is far from over, and it’s clear that the political landscape in Rivers State is heating up. As more details come to light, we’ll be keeping a close eye on how this unfolds. For now, it’s safe to say that Edison Ehie has made his stance crystal clear, and he’s ready to stand by his words with the evidence to back them up.