The Rivers State House of Assembly has halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu.
The decision was taken during Thursday’s resumed plenary in Port Harcourt, marking a dramatic pause in the political standoff that has gripped the oil-rich state since the beginning of the year.
Lawmakers had earlier commenced impeachment proceedings against Fubara and Odu over allegations of gross misconduct. The accusations included the demolition of the State Assembly complex and claims that public funds were spent without legislative approval.
The move escalated tensions across Rivers State, sparking concerns about governance stability and the possibility of a constitutional crisis.
However, following reported high-level engagement by President Tinubu, the Assembly resolved to suspend the impeachment process, signalling a temporary de-escalation of the dispute.
Details of the agreement that led to the suspension were not immediately made public. It remains unclear whether the impeachment notice has been permanently withdrawn or merely paused pending further negotiations.
The development is expected to significantly influence political calculations in Rivers State in the coming days, as stakeholders await clarity on the next phase of the power struggle.
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