The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, is ongoing and has not been halted, contrary to recent online reports.
The assembly made this clarification in a press release on Friday, signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George.
According to the statement, the process, which began on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
“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 release read.
The Assembly said that two separate notices of allegations of gross misconduct have been issued against the governor and deputy governor and formally delivered to them by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, while the lawmakers await their responses.
“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,” it stated.
The Assembly emphasized that it is constitutionally empowered to act in defense of the rule of law and to check infractions by public office holders, adding that Rivers lawmakers remain “duty-bound in this regard.”
Addressing claims that the impeachment process had been discontinued, the House accused some individuals and media outlets of spreading “false narratives” to mislead the public and create discord between the legislature and citizens.
“We are aware that certain persons and media platforms are at it again to misinform the public, particularly suggesting that the process has been halted or discontinued. With the leave of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, we call on all to disregard these antics, which have already failed,” the statement said.
“We remain committed to our constitutional duties and will not be swayed by cheap blackmail or threats from those who do not mean well for our country’s nascent democracy.”
The House also thanked Rivers residents for their support and prayers and extended “warm regards to all democrats who believe in the Nigerian project.”
The Telegraph reports that during Thursday’s plenary, presided over by the Speaker, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read a notice of allegations of gross misconduct against the governor.
The seven allegations include the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding funds intended for the Assembly Service Commission, and alleged refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the legislature’s financial autonomy.
The impeachment proceedings were launched days after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused Governor Fubara of reneging on a peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu in 2025.
