The impeachment effort against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has faced another setback as two additional members of the State House of Assembly withdrew their backing for the process.
Barile Nwakoh of Khana Constituency I and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II announced their decision barely 48 hours after Minority Leader Sylvanus Nwankwo (Omuma Constituency) and Peter Abbey (Degema Constituency) had taken a similar stance, urging colleagues to “sheathe their swords” and seek dialogue.
While the lawmakers acknowledged that the Governor and his deputy may have breached constitutional provisions, they said their reversal came following appeals from respected leaders and stakeholders calling for restraint in the interest of peace and stability.
With this development, four of the 26 legislators who initially supported the impeachment notice have now distanced themselves from the process, highlighting growing calls within the Assembly for negotiation over confrontation.
The Rivers State House of Assembly is scheduled to reconvene on January 15, 2026, as attention turns to how House leadership will manage the widening divisions.
The lawmakers also warned that prolonged tension could further destabilize governance and urged their colleagues to explore alternative mechanisms to resolve the political impasse.
