The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the impeachment process initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the move as unnecessary and capable of destabilising the state.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the APC said while it respects the constitutional independence of the legislature, it would not support the use of impeachment against an APC-led administration.
The party urged members of the House of Assembly, particularly those affiliated with the APC, to resist external pressures that could trigger political instability in Rivers State.
Nwauju warned against what he described as the re-emergence of internal conflicts inherited from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), cautioning that such disputes should not be allowed to undermine the ruling party.
Responding to claims that the impeachment threat was linked to budgetary concerns, the APC recalled that during the period of emergency rule, a ₦1.485 trillion budget was submitted to the National Assembly in May 2025 and subsequently approved by both chambers by July 2025. According to the party, the budget is expected to remain in effect until August 2026.
The APC noted that the governor is within his constitutional rights not to present a supplementary budget and reminded lawmakers that the constitution permits a six-month expenditure period into a new fiscal year.
The party stressed its resolve to prevent any action that could destabilise the APC-led government in the state, warning that the impeachment process could harm the party’s image and stall development efforts.
Although Governor Fubara has not reacted publicly to the development, the Rivers APC has called on the House of Assembly to halt the impeachment proceedings.
The party’s position follows the formal commencement of impeachment proceedings on Thursday, during which the Assembly, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, received notices of alleged gross misconduct against the governor and his deputy. The Majority Leader, Major Jack, cited Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution and outlined seven allegations against Governor Fubara, while the Deputy Leader, Linda Stewart, presented a separate notice against Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu.
