The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed reports claiming that impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, have been suspended, insisting that the process is still ongoing.
The Assembly stated this in a press release issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George.
According to the lawmakers, the impeachment process, which began on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is being conducted strictly in line with constitutional provisions.
“The Rivers State House of Assembly wishes to inform the good people of Rivers State that the impeachment process commenced by the House is fully on course and in line with the relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended),” the statement said.
The Assembly disclosed that separate notices of allegations of gross misconduct had been issued against both the governor and the deputy governor and formally transmitted to them by the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule.
“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, and the House is currently awaiting their responses,” it added.
The lawmakers maintained that the House was constitutionally empowered to act in defence of the rule of law and to prevent alleged infractions by any public office holder in the state.
Reacting to claims circulating on social media and some online platforms that the impeachment process had been halted, the Assembly accused unnamed individuals and media outlets of deliberately misleading the public.
“We are aware that certain persons and media platforms are spreading false narratives to the effect that the process has been suspended or discontinued,” the statement read. “Such actions are aimed at misleading the public and creating unnecessary tension.”
The Assembly stressed that it would not be intimidated or deterred from carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.
“We remain committed to our constitutional duties and will not be dissuaded by cheap blackmail, threats or intimidation from those who do not mean well for our democracy,” the statement said.
The lawmakers also expressed appreciation to residents of Rivers State for their support and prayers, while extending “warm regards to all democrats who believe in the Nigerian project.”
Recall that during plenary on Thursday, presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read a notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara.
The allegations reportedly include the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding of funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission, and alleged refusal to comply with a Supreme Court judgment on the financial autonomy of the legislature.
The impeachment process commenced shortly after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused Governor Fubara of reneging on a peace agreement reportedly brokered by President Bola Tinubu in 2025.
