Two More Lawmakers Withdraw From Fubara Impeachment, Call For Dialogue
Barely a week after 26 lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly initiated an impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, two more legislators have withdrawn their support, urging a political resolution to the crisis.
Hon. Barile Nwakoh of Khana Constituency I and Hon. Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II called on their colleagues to suspend the impeachment proceedings, emphasizing that dialogue and diplomacy offer a better path for resolving tensions between the executive and legislative arms of government.
At a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Hon. Nwakoh said:
“We speak for ourselves and not for the House of Assembly. While we initially joined the notice of allegation of gross misconduct against the governor and deputy governor, leaders and people of Rivers State have encouraged us to seek a political solution instead. This is not a sign of weakness but a commitment to constructive governance and reconciliation.”
Hon. Amadi noted that commitments from the governor and his deputy to uphold constitutional provisions and honor previous agreements under presidential supervision could foster peace and stability.
Their withdrawal raises to four the number of lawmakers who initially backed the impeachment but have since shifted toward a peaceful resolution, following earlier exits by Minority Leader Sylvanus Nwankwo of Omuma Constituency and Peter Abbey of Degema Constituency.
The impeachment effort now faces uncertainty, with indications that more lawmakers could abandon the plot. The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, is scheduled to reconvene on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, to continue deliberations on allegations of gross misconduct against the governor and his deputy.
Meanwhile, former Governor Dr. Peter Odili reaffirmed his support for Governor Fubara, declaring:
“Your people are with you, and they have asked me to tell you that you are the political leader of Rivers State. Wherever you go, we will go with you. Wherever you stand, we will stand with you. You are standing on firm ground. Stand there and hold on to God.”
