The Rivers State House of Assembly has on January 8, 2026 commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, escalating the political tension in the state.
The impeachment move was initiated during a plenary session of the Assembly, where lawmakers cited alleged constitutional and administrative issues as the basis for the action.
Reported that The Rivers State House of Assembly plenary resumed today January 8, bringing forward its earlier scheduled return date of January 26.
Wike-Fubara Power Clash Fuels Rivers State Uncertainties
Tensions arising from the power struggle between the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara have created uncertainties and anxieties in the oil rich Niger Delta State.
Remember that Nyesom Wike did promise that Fubara defection to APC is not a safety guaranteed that he will remain as Rivers State governor.
The state House of Assembly convened a tense plenary session, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, where political fault lines deepened.
Major Jack Reads Explosive Allegations Against Fubara
Majority Leader Major Jack took center stage, commanding attention as he formally read the explosive notice of allegations against Governor Fubara.
He detailed charges of gross misconduct, laying out specific grievances that lawmakers claim undermine state governance and public trust.
The reading sparked immediate murmurs among members, signaling a potential showdown that could reshape Rivers State’s power dynamics.
Twenty-six members of the Rivers State House of Assembly rallied to sign a bold notice targeting Governor Fubara.
Supermajority Unity Wields Clout in Rivers Assembly
This supermajority action underscores their unified front, wielding significant clout in the 31-member chamber.
They alleged the notice targets violations squarely against the Nigerian Constitution, citing breaches of oath and governance duties.
The move escalates Rivers’ political crisis, potentially triggering impeachment proceedings amid simmering factional rivalries.
The Rivers State House plenary intensified as Deputy Majority Leader Linda Stewart stepped forward with authority.
She read out the damning notice of allegations and gross misconduct leveled against Oduh, echoing the earlier charges.
Her delivery amplified the chamber’s resolve, detailing claims that strike at the heart of legislative integrity.
This dual reading by party leaders signals a coordinated push, heightening stakes in Rivers’ volatile political arena.
Amaewhule Outlines Next Phase After Explosive Readings
Speaker Martins Amaewhule addressed the chamber immediately after the readings, outlining the next critical phase.
He declared that House leaders will serve the notice of gross misconduct on Governor Fubara within seven days.
This tight deadline ramps up pressure, forcing a swift response amid the state’s deepening political rift.
Failure to comply could fast-track impeachment, reshaping Rivers governance and testing loyalties across party lines.
George dismissed suggestions that a political solution could resolve the crisis, arguing that such claims undermine the integrity of the legislature.
Speaker Amaewhule pushed back firmly on claims of pure political motivation behind the assembly’s actions.
“Very sincerely, I doubt that because we’ve had one too many political solutions,” he declared, rejecting the narrative.
He argued such “solutions” demean and diminish the institution of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Right now, what we’re talking about is the law,” he said.
Amaewhule unleashed a blistering label, branding Governor Fubara a “recidivist” in the assembly’s escalating feud.
Amaewhule Accuses Fubara of Repeated Law Violations
He accused the governor of repeatedly violating the law, showing blatant disregard for constitutional boundaries.
Despite multiple prior interventions to defuse the crisis, Fubara allegedly ignored calls for restraint and reform.
George seized the moment to define “recidivist” with cutting precision during the heated plenary debate.
“A recidivist is somebody who commits the same crime over and over again,” he stated flatly.
He then challenged the room: “So what’s the need for a political solution?” demanding accountability over compromise.
The pointed query underscored frustrations with endless talks, pushing for decisive legislative action instead.
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