No Political Solution Will Stop Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara - Rivers Assembly Vows

 

Awarenessinfohub has gathered that Rivers State House of Assembly has reiterated its determination to see through the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, despite calls for a political solution. 

The assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy on Thursday, citing allegations of "gross misconduct".

Assembly spokesperson Enemi George dismissed claims that the impeachment was politically motivated, insisting that the assembly is acting strictly within the confines of the law. "Very sincerely, I doubt that because we've had one too many political solutions... it demeans, diminishes the institution of the Rivers house of assembly if you say that everything that we do is because of politics. Right now, what we're talking about is the law," George said.

George described Fubara as a "recidivist", arguing that the governor repeatedly violated the law despite previous interventions. He alleged that the governor mismanaged public funds and appointed relatives to positions without due process.

The notice of allegations, signed by 26 lawmakers and read during plenary by Majority Leader Major Jack, cited several points of misconduct, including non-presentation of the state budget, spending state funds without legislative approval, and withholding salaries and funds accruing to the Rivers State House of Assembly.

George said previous reconciliation efforts led by President Bola Tinubu failed because agreements were breached. "You can't keep breaking the law and expecting the president to come to your rescue," he said.

This marks the third attempt by the assembly to remove Fubara and his deputy, following a failed impeachment move in March 2025. The development has heightened tensions in the state, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejecting the impeachment move and describing it as "untenable".

The assembly has issued a notice of allegations, which will be formally served on the governor within seven days. The impeachment proceedings are expected to proceed, with the assembly determined to see the process through.

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