RismadarVoice Reporters
January 16, 2026
Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently withdrew from the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reversed their decision and declared renewed support for the process.
The lawmakers made the U-turn on Friday during a live broadcast, just days after publicly calling for an amicable resolution of the political crisis in the state.
Their latest stance comes amid escalating tensions within the Assembly over the impeachment move against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.
The House, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, had last week initiated impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over allegations of gross misconduct.
The allegations include the demolition of the Assembly complex and the alleged expenditure of public funds without legislative approval.
However, between Monday and Wednesday, the four lawmakers announced their withdrawal from the impeachment process, citing the need for dialogue and political reconciliation.
Despite this, members of the Assembly on Friday insisted that the impeachment proceedings would continue, describing the process as constitutional and the only viable solution to the political impasse in the state.
The development followed the Assembly’s failure to reconvene for plenary on Thursday, one week after adjourning its last sitting, amid speculation of internal disagreements among lawmakers.
With the latest reversal by the four legislators, the impeachment process now appears to have regained momentum within the House.
