The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, despite calls for political resolution.
The assembly had launched impeachment proceedings on Thursday over allegations of “gross misconduct,” including the governor’s alleged refusal to present the state budget in accordance with constitutional provisions.
Speaker Martins Amaewhule described Fubara and Odu as posing a threat to democracy in the state.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Assembly spokesperson Enemi George emphasized that the lawmakers are acting within the law, dismissing suggestions that the impeachment is politically motivated.
He described Fubara as a “recidivist” who repeatedly violated legal and constitutional mandates.
George also addressed the controversy surrounding a ₦100,000 “Christmas gift” credited to lawmakers’ accounts in December 2025, insisting the funds were public money and rejecting any personal claims.
The impeachment notice, signed by 26 lawmakers and read in plenary by Majority Leader Major Jack, will be formally served to the governor within seven days.
This marks the third attempt to remove Fubara and his deputy, following a failed impeachment in March 2025.
Previous mediation efforts, led by President Bola Tinubu, temporarily resolved tensions, but the assembly maintains that continued breaches of the law justify moving forward with the current process.
The lawmakers have insisted that no political negotiation or external pressure will halt the proceedings, signaling a determined push to enforce accountability and uphold constitutional provisions in Rivers State.
