BREAKING: Again, Rivers Assembly begins impeachment process against Governor Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct, marking a fresh twist in the state’s deepening political crisis.
The move was announced during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, and is seen as one of the most significant steps yet in the prolonged power struggle rocking the oil-rich state.
Lawmakers at the session presented a formal notice detailing alleged acts of misconduct against both the governor and his deputy.
The impeachment bid represents the latest chapter in the bitter fallout between Governor Fubara and political forces loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The crisis has polarised the state’s political landscape, with the House of Assembly widely regarded as being dominated by lawmakers aligned with Wike.
By invoking relevant sections of the Constitution, the Assembly set in motion a process that could lead to the removal of the governor and his deputy if the required legal thresholds are met.
Under constitutional provisions, the impeachment can only succeed if it is backed by at least two-thirds of the lawmakers.
Political observers and civil society groups have expressed concern over the development, warning that it could further heighten tensions and disrupt governance in Rivers State.
They point to previous impeachment attempts in the state, which often resulted in street protests, political instability, and prolonged legal battles.
The unfolding situation has also raised concerns about its potential impact on the state’s economy and public administration, as uncertainty continues to trail the relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government.
