The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed reports suggesting that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has been halted, insisting that the proceedings are ongoing.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, the Assembly said the impeachment process, which began on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is being conducted in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
According to the statement, separate notices of allegations of gross misconduct have been issued against both the governor and the deputy governor in accordance with Section 188 of the Constitution. The Assembly said the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, has formally forwarded the notices to the affected officials and is awaiting their responses.
The lawmakers maintained that the Assembly is constitutionally empowered to act in defence of the rule of law and prevent infractions by public office holders in the state, adding that it remains duty-bound to carry out its responsibilities.
Reacting to reports that the impeachment process had been discontinued, the Assembly accused some individuals and media platforms of spreading misinformation. It described such claims as false narratives intended to mislead the public and create disaffection between the legislature and residents of the state.
The Assembly stressed that it would not be deterred by intimidation, threats or what it described as “cheap blackmail,” and urged the public to disregard reports suggesting that the process has been stopped.
It also thanked the people of Rivers State for their support and prayers during the ongoing political developments, while extending greetings to Nigerians committed to democratic principles.
During plenary on Thursday, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara. The allegations reportedly include the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, the withholding of funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission, and alleged refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the financial autonomy of the legislature.
The impeachment move comes days after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused Governor Fubara of breaching a peace agreement reportedly brokered by President Bola Tinubu in 2025.
