Breaking: Rivers Assembly Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara, Deputy

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended the impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, bringing a temporary pause to the political tension that has gripped the oil-rich state in recent weeks.

The decision was reached on Thursday during the Assembly’s resumed plenary session in Port Harcourt, where lawmakers adopted a resolution to halt further legislative action on the impeachment move. Sources within the Assembly disclosed that the suspension followed consultations with key political stakeholders and appeals for peace aimed at preventing further escalation of the crisis.

The impeachment process had earlier generated widespread debate across the state’s political landscape, with supporters and critics of the governor expressing divergent views over governance, loyalty, and the direction of the administration. Analysts warned that a prolonged standoff between the executive and legislative arms could destabilise governance and slow down development initiatives.

According to lawmakers present at the sitting, the intervention of President Tinubu was aimed at fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and stability within the state’s political structure. The Assembly reportedly agreed to prioritise peace and constructive engagement while broader consultations continue among party leaders and stakeholders.

Political observers say the suspension of the proceedings may create room for negotiations between rival factions within the state’s political hierarchy, which has witnessed growing divisions in recent months. However, they also note that the pause does not necessarily end the underlying disagreements that triggered the impeachment attempt.

Meanwhile, reactions have begun to trail the Assembly’s decision. Supporters of Governor Fubara welcomed the move, describing it as a victory for democracy and governance, while some opposition voices called for greater transparency regarding the terms of the truce and future legislative oversight.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the governor nor his deputy had issued an official statement on the suspension. Political watchers are now closely monitoring developments to see whether the ceasefire in hostilities will translate into lasting political stability in Rivers State.