A concerned constituent of Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, Mr Nwabueze Chiburoma G., has issued an open letter calling on the lawmaker representing Emohua Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Justina Emeji, to resign from office over alleged poor representation.
In the letter, which has begun circulating on social media and among political stakeholders, Nwabueze accused the legislator of failing to meet the basic expectations of her office. He alleged that Hon. Emeji had not held regular town hall meetings or engaged in meaningful consultations with constituents before taking key legislative and political decisions.
The constituent further claimed that the lawmaker has remained largely inaccessible to the people of Emohua and has failed to attract or facilitate tangible government projects to the area. He also accused her of placing loyalty to political interests above the collective welfare of her constituents.
According to the letter, the lawmaker’s actions and public conduct have allegedly contributed to political instability in Rivers State, contrary to the expectation that legislators should promote unity and effective governance.
“Leadership that does not listen soon forgets who it represents,” the letter stated, while describing the situation as a case of “gross misrepresentation.”
Nwabueze called on Hon. Emeji to tender her resignation and issue a public apology to the people of Emohua Constituency. He said the call was made in good faith and in the interest of restoring public trust, accountability, and democratic integrity.
He further warned that if the lawmaker fails to resign within 14 days of the publication or receipt of the letter, concerned constituents and stakeholders in Emohua Local Government Area would initiate a recall process against her.
The letter cited Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which provides for the recall of members of legislative houses by their constituents.
“This is not a threat. It is a constitutional option,” the letter read, emphasising that political power ultimately belongs to the people.
As of the time of filing this report, Hon. Justina Emeji had not publicly responded to the allegations or the call for her resignation.
