Rivers State House Of Assembly Reportedly Begin Impeachment Process Against Gov Fubara

The political battle in Rivers State reached a new height today as the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.

During a plenary session on Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, presented a notice of impeachment signed by 26 lawmakers. The notice accuses Governor Fubara of gross misconduct, including constitutional violations such as failure to present the 2026 appropriation bill to the Assembly, misuse of public funds, and other financial irregularities.

A separate notice was read against Deputy Governor Ngozi Oduh by the Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart. In line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), the notices are set to be formally served on the governor and his deputy within the next seven days.

This development marks the latest chapter in the power struggle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The feud, which began intensifying in late 2023, has seen previous impeachment attempts, court battles, and even a brief state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in March 2025 to stabilize the oil-rich state.

Sources close to the governor have described the move as politically motivated, vowing legal challenges. Meanwhile, supporters of Fubara have mobilized in Port Harcourt, raising concerns about potential unrest.

The Assembly, dominated by lawmakers loyal to Wike, resumed plenary earlier than scheduled amid renewed tensions fueled by recent "thank you" visits by the FCT Minister to the state.

As required by the Constitution, if the governor does not respond adequately, a panel would be constituted to investigate the allegations, potentially leading to a vote requiring a two-thirds majority for removal.