The Rivers State House of Assembly has declared that no political settlement will stop the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
Lawmakers began the impeachment process on Thursday, accusing both officials of gross misconduct. The Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, alleged that the governor and his deputy posed a threat to democratic governance in the state.
Amaewhule also criticised Governor Fubara for allegedly refusing to present the state budget in line with constitutional requirements.
Speaking during a televised programme, Enemi George, spokesperson of the Assembly, said the lawmakers were determined to pursue the impeachment to its conclusion.
George rejected claims that the action was politically motivated, insisting that the Assembly was acting strictly within the law.
He argued that repeated attempts at political reconciliation had failed and warned that continued interventions would undermine the authority of the legislature.
Describing the governor as a repeat offender, George said Fubara had consistently violated the law despite earlier efforts to resolve the crisis.
He further accused the governor of financial mismanagement and making appointments without following due process.
Addressing reports that lawmakers rejected a N100,000 Christmas payment allegedly paid into their accounts in December 2025, George said the funds were declined because they were not provided for under the constitution.
He maintained that public funds belonged to the people of Rivers State and not to elected officials for personal benefit.
George also stated that previous reconciliation efforts brokered by President Bola Tinubu collapsed because agreements reached were allegedly breached.
According to him, repeated violations of the law should not attract continued political rescue.
Earlier, the Assembly issued a notice of allegations signed by 26 lawmakers and read during plenary by Majority Leader Major Jack. Amaewhule said the notice would be formally served on the governor within seven days.
This development represents the third attempt by the Assembly to remove Governor Fubara and his deputy, following a failed impeachment effort in March 2025.
At the peak of the political crisis, President Tinubu intervened, facilitating talks between Governor Fubara, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and lawmakers, which led to the governor’s return to office after six months.
