The Rivers State House of Assembly has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has been dropped.
The lawmakers described such claims as misleading and insisted that the process is actively underway.
In a statement released on Friday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, said the impeachment move, which began on Thursday, January 8, is progressing as required by law.
According to the Assembly, all actions taken so far are rooted in constitutional provisions.
“The Rivers State House of Assembly is pleased 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 provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended),” the statement read.
The clarification comes amid growing speculation that political pressure or behind-the-scenes negotiations may have stalled the impeachment process. However, the Assembly maintained that no such pause exists. Instead, lawmakers stressed that the procedure is being followed step by step.
According to the statement, two separate notices alleging gross misconduct have already been issued against both the governor and the deputy governor. These notices were formally transmitted by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule.
“The two notices of allegations of gross misconduct brought pursuant to Section 188 of the Constitution against the Governor and Deputy Governor have been forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House while we await their responses,” the Assembly stated.
Meanwhile, the lawmakers emphasised that they are constitutionally empowered to act when they believe the rule of law is threatened. They added that the House remains duty bound to check alleged excesses by any public office holder in the state.
The impeachment notice reportedly listed seven allegations against Governor Fubara. These include the demolition of the Assembly complex, spending outside approved budgets, and the alleged withholding of funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission. In addition, the governor was accused of refusing to comply with a Supreme Court ruling concerning the financial autonomy of the legislature.
