The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu after President Bola Tinubu intervened in the political crisis.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu.
The decision comes amid heightened political tensions in the state, which had escalated after lawmakers initiated moves to remove the governor and his deputy from office. The impeachment process had sparked concerns over stability and governance in Rivers State.
Sources within the Assembly indicated that the suspension was aimed at allowing room for dialogue and de-escalation after the President’s involvement. The development is expected to ease tensions temporarily while political actors seek a resolution to the crisis.
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