Impeachment of Gov Fubara Ongoing, Rivers Assembly Dismisses Suspension Claims

Impeachment of Gov Fubara Ongoing, Rivers Assembly Dismisses Suspension Claims

The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed reports suggesting that the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has been suspended, insisting that the proceedings are ongoing and in full force.

The clarification was contained in a press statement issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George.

According to the Assembly, the impeachment process, which commenced on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is being conducted strictly in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“The Rivers State House of Assembly is pleased to inform the good people of Rivers State that the impeachment process commenced by the House on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is fully on course in line with relevant provisions of the Constitution,” the statement read.

The Assembly disclosed that the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, has formally served two separate notices of allegations of gross misconduct on the Governor and Deputy Governor, in accordance with Section 188 of the Constitution, and is currently awaiting their responses.

“The two notices of allegations of gross misconduct brought pursuant to Section 188 of the Constitution against the Governor and Deputy Governor have been forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House,” the statement said.

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The lawmakers stressed that the Assembly is constitutionally empowered to uphold the rule of law and prevent abuses by public office holders, adding that members are duty-bound to act in that capacity.

Reacting to reports that the impeachment process had been halted, the Assembly accused some individuals and media platforms of deliberately misleading the public.

“We are aware that certain persons and media platforms are at it again to misinform the public, particularly to the effect that the process has been halted or discontinued,” the statement noted.

The House urged the public to disregard what it described as false narratives, warning that it would not be deterred by blackmail, intimidation, or threats.

“We remain committed to our constitutional duties and would not be dissuaded by cheap blackmail or threats from those who do not mean well for our country’s nascent democracy,” it added.

The Assembly also thanked residents of Rivers State for their support and prayers amid the political tension and extended “warm regards to all democrats who believe in the Nigerian project.”

Recall that during plenary on Thursday, presided over by Speaker Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara.

The allegations reportedly include the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding of funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission, and failure to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the financial autonomy of the legislature.

The impeachment move comes days after Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused Governor Fubara of breaching a peace accord brokered by President Bola Tinubu in 2025.

Impeachment of Gov Fubara Ongoing, Rivers Assembly Dismisses Suspension Claims