Rivers Assembly Vows to Impeach Governor Fubara Amid Escalating Political Crisis

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have declared their intention to proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, deepening a political standoff that has gripped the oil-rich state for months.

The declaration was made on Friday during a press conference in Port Harcourt, where members of the Assembly insisted they would continue with the impeachment process despite rising tensions and public concern over political stability in the state.

The move marks a major escalation in the long-running power struggle between the governor and the state legislature, a dispute that has paralysed governance and drawn national attention.

Although the lawmakers did not disclose a specific timeline or the detailed grounds for the impeachment during the briefing, their announcement signals that reconciliation efforts—if any—have failed to resolve the crisis.

Governor Fubara and the Assembly have remained locked in a bitter face-off, characterised by legislative boycotts, parallel political alignments and sharp divisions within the political class of Rivers State.

Political observers warn that the impeachment push could further polarise the state and disrupt governance if not carefully managed within constitutional boundaries.

As of the time of filing this report, the Rivers State Government had not issued an official response to the Assembly’s latest position.

More details are expected as events unfold.