The impeachment process initiated against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has suffered a fresh setback following the withdrawal of support by two additional members of the State House of Assembly.
The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, announced their decision barely 48 hours after two other legislators took a similar stance. They both called for a peaceful and dialogue-driven resolution of the ongoing political crisis in the state.
While the legislators acknowledged that the governor and his deputy may have breached certain constitutional provisions, they explained that their decision to withdraw from the impeachment process was influenced by interventions from respected leaders and key stakeholders who appealed for restraint in the interest of peace, stability, and good governance in Rivers State.
With this latest development, four out 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 reconciliation rather than confrontation.
The Rivers State House of Assembly is expected to reconvene for plenary on January 15, 2026, as attention turns to how the House leadership will manage the widening internal divisions and mounting pressure for dialogue.
Earlier, the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo (Omuma Constituency), alongside Peter Abbey (Degema Constituency), had publicly withdrawn their support during a press briefing in Port Harcourt. Both lawmakers urged their colleagues to explore alternative mechanisms to resolve the political impasse, warning that prolonged tension could further undermine governance and stability in the state.
