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 process is still ongoing.
The Assembly made this clarification in a press statement issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George.
According to the statement, the impeachment process, which commenced on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is being conducted strictly in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.
“The Rivers State House of Assembly wishes 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 constitutional provisions,” the statement read.
The Assembly disclosed that two separate notices of allegations of gross misconduct have been issued against the governor and the deputy governor under Section 188 of the Constitution.
The notices, it said, have been forwarded to both officials by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, and the lawmakers are currently awaiting their responses.
The Assembly maintained that it remains constitutionally empowered to act in defence of the rule of law and to check infractions by public office holders, adding that members of the House are duty-bound to carry out this responsibility.
Reacting to reports circulating online that the impeachment process had been halted, the Assembly accused some individuals and media platforms of deliberately misleading the public and attempting to sow discord between the legislature and the people.
“We are aware that certain persons and media platforms are spreading false narratives to suggest that the process has been discontinued,” the statement said. “Such actions are aimed at causing disaffection, but they have already failed.”
The lawmakers stressed that they would not be deterred by intimidation, threats, or what they described as “cheap blackmail,” reiterating their commitment to upholding constitutional democracy.
The Assembly also expressed appreciation to residents of Rivers State for their support and prayers amid the ongoing political developments, while extending goodwill to Nigerians who believe in democratic governance.
During plenary on Thursday, presided over by the Speaker, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read out the notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara.
The allegations reportedly include the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary expenditures, withholding of funds allocated to the Assembly Service Commission, and alleged refusal to comply with a Supreme Court judgment on the financial autonomy of the legislature.
The impeachment proceedings come amid heightened political tension in the state, following allegations by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that Governor Fubara breached a peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu in 2025.
