Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara
Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following legal hurdles and rising political tensions in the state.
The decision according to Channels TV report, was reached during Thursday’s sitting after the impeachment process became entangled in legal and political challenges, which stalled further action pending the outcome of ongoing court cases and consultations.
The impeachment process, which began in January 2026, was anchored on seven allegations of gross misconduct presented during plenary by lawmakers under the leadership of Speaker Martins Amaewhule.
The claims included extra-budgetary spending, demolition of the Assembly complex, and alleged disobedience of court rulings, with 26 legislators endorsing the notice.
However, the process was stalled after the state Chief Judge declined to constitute an investigative panel, citing a court injunction.
According to lawmakers, court documents, and party officials, the restraining order barred further action on the impeachment while related suits filed by the governor and his deputy remain before the courts.
Political tensions eased last week after President Bola Tinubu convened a closed-door meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa with Fubara and former governor Nyesom Wike. Wike later confirmed that the talks were aimed at restoring peace, expressing optimism that the intervention would bring lasting stability to Rivers State.
The current truce follows past political crises, including a similar impeachment attempt in 2025 that led to the appointment of Ibokette Ibas as sole administrator.
The situation has also drawn reactions from the All Progressives Congress and other stakeholders, especially after Fubara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signaling another shift in the state’s political landscape.
