The impeachment move against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has suffered a further setback as two additional members of the State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the process.
The lawmakers also called for a peaceful resolution of the political crisis rocking the state.
Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, announced their decision barely 48 hours after two other lawmakers took a similar stance.
Although the legislators maintained that the governor and his deputy may have breached constitutional provisions, they said their decision to step back from the impeachment process followed interventions by respected leaders and key stakeholders who appealed for restraint in the interest of peace and stability in Rivers State.
With this latest development, four of the 26 lawmakers who initially endorsed the notice of alleged gross misconduct have now distanced themselves from the impeachment move, signalling growing calls within the Assembly for dialogue rather than confrontation.
The Rivers State House of Assembly is expected to reconvene plenary on January 15, 2026, with attention now focused on how the leadership of the House will manage the deepening divisions among lawmakers.
Earlier, the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo, who represents Omuma Constituency, and Peter Abbey of Degema Constituency, had announced their withdrawal from the impeachment process during a press briefing in Port Harcourt.
The lawmakers urged their colleagues to explore alternative mechanisms for resolving the political impasse, warning that prolonged tension could further undermine governance and stability in the state.
