Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is yet to receive any formal notice of impeachment from the State House of Assembly three days after 27 lawmakers initiated proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged misconduct.
Although the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, had said the impeachment letter would be delivered, a source in Government House disclosed on Monday that no official communication had been received, saying, “I can tell you for free that the governor and his deputy have not reviewed any notice from the Assembly.”
The source added that Fubara, who returned from an overseas trip on Sunday, had been engaged with official duties, noting, “The man is busy working for the good of the state as a practical man he is.”
Meanwhile, two lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have withdrawn from the impeachment move and appealed for restraint.
Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt, Minority Leader Sylvanus Nwankwo urged colleagues to seek alternative solutions, saying, “We have called this press conference to appeal to our colleagues to temper justice with mercy and to see how we can resolve this matter apart from impeachment proceedings.”
His colleague, Peter Abbey, echoed the call, stating, “Fubara has infringed on parts of the constitution, but we are human beings, and we… want to plead with our colleagues to please reconsider.”
As tensions rise, the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum has set up a seven-man reconciliation committee, urging all parties to embrace dialogue and warning that the impeachment process poses risks to peace and stability in Rivers State.