The Rivers State House of Assembly has said that the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, is ongoing and has not been halted, contrary to reports circulating online.
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.
The assembly said the process, which commenced on Thursday, was being carried out in line 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 statement read.
According to the Assembly, two separate notices of allegations of gross misconduct have been issued against the governor and the deputy governor and forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House, Martins 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 of the House while we await their responses,” it stated.
The Assembly maintained that it was constitutionally empowered to act in defence of the rule of law and prevent infractions by any public office holder in the state, adding that Rivers lawmakers remained “duty bound in this regard.”
Reacting to reports suggesting that the impeachment process had been discontinued, the Assembly accused some individuals and media platforms of deliberately misleading the public.
It described such reports as “false narratives” aimed at causing disaffection between the legislature and the public, stating that it would not be deterred by intimidation or threats.
“We are aware that certain persons and media platforms are at it again to misinform the public, particularly to the effect that the process has been halted or discontinued.
“Therefore, with the leave of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, I call on all and sundry to disregard their antics, as their actions have already failed,” it said.
The statement added, “We remain committed to our constitutional duties and would not be dissuaded by cheap blackmail or threats from those who do not mean well for our country’s nascent democracy.”
The Assembly also expressed gratitude to residents of the state for their support and prayers during the ongoing political process, while extending “warm regards to all democrats who believe in the Nigerian project.”
PUNCH Online reports that during plenary on Thursday presided over by the Speaker, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read a notice of allegations and gross misconduct against the governor.
The seven allegations 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 ruling on the financial autonomy of the legislature.
The House commenced the impeachment proceedings days after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accused the governor of reneging on a peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu in 2025.
