Rivers Assembly halts impeachment process against Governor Fubara and Deputy after President Tinubu’s intervention in Port Harcourt.
The political tension in Rivers State eased on Thursday after the Rivers State House of Assembly resolved to suspend the impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
The decision was reached during the Assembly’s continued plenary session in Port Harcourt, where lawmakers agreed to halt further steps in the removal process. The development followed the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, whose involvement is believed to have influenced the lawmakers’ resolution.
The impeachment notice had heightened political uncertainty in the state, drawing national attention and raising concerns about governance stability. However, the latest move by the Assembly signals a temporary de-escalation of the crisis.
Political observers say the intervention underscores the importance of dialogue and federal mediation in resolving internal disputes within state governments. While details of the President’s engagement with key stakeholders remain limited, sources indicate that efforts were focused on restoring calm and preserving democratic order.
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Governor Fubara and Deputy Governor Odu have yet to issue formal statements regarding the suspension, but the decision is widely seen as a significant pause in what had become a rapidly developing political standoff.
As events continue to unfold, residents and political stakeholders across Rivers State will be watching closely to see whether this suspension leads to lasting reconciliation or further negotiations within the state’s political structure.