The simmering political tension in Rivers State took a dramatic turn on Thursday, January 8, 2026, as the State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Oduh.
The decision was reached during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule. During the sitting, the Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack, read a notice of allegations accusing the governor of gross misconduct, which lawmakers said stemmed from alleged breaches of the 1999 Constitution.
The impeachment notice, signed by 26 members of the Assembly, was subsequently adopted by the House. Speaker Amaewhule announced that Governor Fubara would be officially served with the allegations within seven days, in accordance with established legislative procedures.
In a related move, the Assembly also extended the impeachment process to the deputy governor. The Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart, presented a separate notice detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Professor Oduh.
This latest development further heightens the political crisis in the oil-rich state, deepening an already intense power struggle that has continued to disrupt governance. Analysts say the unfolding events, widely linked to the influence of former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, could have serious implications for political stability and effective administration in Rivers State.
Rivers Assembly Triggers Impeachment Process Against Gov. Fubara, Deputy
