The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended the impeachment process targeting Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Assembly confirmed on Thursday.
During a resumed plenary session in Port Harcourt, lawmakers moved a motion to halt the proceedings, which had been initiated earlier this year over allegations of gross misconduct.
These included the demolition of the State House of Assembly complex and the approval of expenditures without legislative authorization.
The suspension comes amid ongoing efforts by federal authorities to mediate the political dispute and prevent further escalation.
Details on whether the impeachment process will be resumed at a later date remain unclear.
The Assembly’s action follows a period of tension in the state, with lawmakers and stakeholders expressing concern over governance issues and legislative oversight.
President Tinubu’s intervention underscores the federal government’s role in stabilizing state-level political conflicts and maintaining continuity of governance.
More updates are expected as the situation develops.
