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Rivers Assembly Rejects Four Governor Fubara’s Commissioner Nominees

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected four commissioner nominees sent forward by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The nominees underwent screening on Monday at the State Assembly in Port Harcourt. Those confirmed for appointment include Mr. Tonye Bellgam, Professor Temple Nwofor, Dr. Peters Nwagor, Mr. Lekue Kenneth, and Sir Amairigha Edward Hart. The four nominees who were not approved are Professor Datonye Alasia, Mrs. Charity Deemua, Tamuno Williams, and Otonye TKD Amachree. The Assembly cited “poor performance” as the reason for Professor Alasia’s rejection. Alasia is the former Chief Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Amachree was turned down following more than 11 petitions from members of his community regarding his involvement in local matters. Mrs. Deemua failed to present her tax clearance documents, while Williams was denied confirmation over allegations of misleading the public about the Assembly’s activities.

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Rivers Governor Fubara Appoints Dr Dagogo Wokoma As SSG, Sunny Ewule As Chief Of Staff

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointments of Dr Dagogo Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Mr Sunny Ewule as his Chief of Staff (CoS). The announcement was made in a press statement issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt by Mr Onwuka Nzeshi, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary. Governor Fubara stated that the appointments take effect immediately and disclosed that the new officials would be sworn in at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Executive Council (Exco) Chamber, Government House, Port Harcourt.

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I’m Ready To Work With Rivers Assembly For State Progress – Fubara

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his commitment to working hand in hand with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to advance development across the state. The governor made this known while congratulating Ukalikpe Napoleon and Loolo Bulabari Henrietta following their victories in the recent bye-elections conducted in Ahoada East II and Khana State II constituencies. The polls, organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, February 21, were held to fill vacant legislative seats. Both candidates, who contested under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged successful in their respective constituencies. Governor Fubara described their emergence as a reflection of the people’s confidence in their leadership abilities and urged them to justify the mandate given to them. “It is the beauty of democracy. When the people believe in your capacity, they will give you their votes,” he stated. He further said, “I look forward to working with them and their colleagues in the Rivers State House of Assembly for the progress of our state.” The governor also applauded the people of Ahoada East and Khana for maintaining peace throughout the electoral process, noting that their orderly conduct demonstrated political awareness and democratic responsibility.

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Rivers Assembly Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has paused the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following earlier intervention by President Bola Tinubu. The decision was made Thursday during a plenary session at the Assembly’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt. Earlier this year, the House had launched impeachment proceedings against Fubara and Odu over alleged gross misconduct. During the first 2026 session, Majority Leader Major Jack read out a notice listing accusations against the governor and his deputy, including the demolition of the Assembly complex, unauthorized spending, withholding funds intended for the Assembly Service Commission, and ignoring a Supreme Court ruling on legislative financial autonomy. The allegations were issued under Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). On January 16, 2026, the Assembly requested the state Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, to set up a seven-member panel to investigate the claims. Justice Amadi, however, declined, citing a standing High Court order that prevented him from taking further action. Fubara and Odu had obtained separate injunctions from the High Court in Port Harcourt to stop the Chief Judge from constituting the panel, and the Chief Judge noted that the Speaker and the Assembly had appealed the restraining order.

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Fubara Dissolves Rivers Executive Council, Directs Immediate Handover

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially dissolved the State Executive Council, with the directive taking immediate effect. All commissioners and special advisers are required to hand over their duties to the permanent secretaries or the most senior officials in their respective ministries. Governor Fubara thanked the outgoing members for their contributions and wished them success in their future endeavors. The development was confirmed on Thursday in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi.

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Wike Loyalists Secure APC Tickets For Rivers Assembly Bye-Elections

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Loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have emerged as candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Rivers State House of Assembly bye-elections fixed for February 21, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct the polls to fill two vacant seats in the state legislature for Ahoada-East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II. The seats became vacant following the death of the Khana lawmaker, Hon. Dunebari Loolo, and the resignation of the Ahoada-East representative, Edison Ehie, who stepped down amid Rivers State’s lingering political crisis. Ahead of the primaries, the APC held congresses at the constituency level to select delegates, with five delegates produced from each area. The delegate selection exercise took place on Sunday, supervised by committees appointed by the party’s National Working Committee, while the primaries on Monday were observed by INEC officials and security agencies. At the end of the exercise, Hon. Napoleon Ukalikpe, said to be loyal to Wike, secured the APC ticket for Ahoada-East Constituency II. In Khana Constituency II, the party’s ticket went to Mrs. Bulabari Loolo, widow of the late lawmaker, in what party insiders described as a compensatory gesture following her husband’s death. The development is reported to have unsettled the camp of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. Some sources claim the outcome suggests the governor may have conceded ground at the expense of his loyalists, while others insist political actors aligned with Wike simply outmaneuvered Fubara’s supporters during the primaries.

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Rivers Chief Judge Declines To Probe Governor Fubara, Citing Court Order

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Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined to form a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara, pointing to an existing High Court order that bars such action. The Rivers State House of Assembly had requested the chief judge to establish a seven-member panel to probe Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. A source close to the matter revealed on Wednesday that Justice Amadi cannot act on the request because he is bound by a subsisting court order from a High Court in Port Harcourt. “The state High Court has issued an order in which the name of the Chief Judge was mentioned. He cannot disobey the law; he must do exactly what the court says,” the source said. The source further noted that while the Assembly faction led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule could appeal the ruling, the current order remains in force. “There is a possibility that the Amaewhule group may go on appeal, but the fact remains that the Chief Judge has been ordered by the High Court not to do anything contrary. If there was no court order, I can tell you sincerely that the Chief Judge would have no option but to set up the investigative panel,” the source added.

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Rivers State High Court Stops Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara and Deputy

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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo on Friday issued an interim injunction halting all steps linked to the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The court barred the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the Clerk, and other officials from sending any documents or correspondence to the Chief Judge of Rivers State regarding the impeachment. It also prohibited Chief Judge Justice Simeon Amadi from receiving, considering, or acting on any request, resolution, or articles of impeachment aimed at setting up a panel to investigate the governor and deputy governor, pending further court proceedings. Justice F.A. Fiberesima granted the order following an ex parte motion filed in two separate suits by Governor Fubara and Deputy Governor Odu. The court also allowed the claimants to serve the interim order and other court documents on the defendants via substituted service at the Rivers State House of Assembly and on the Chief Judge through any staff member at his chambers within the High Court premises. The matter has been adjourned to January 23, 2026, for hearing of the substantive motion. Meanwhile, the Rivers State House of Assembly reportedly resolved on Friday to proceed with the impeachment process. In a related development, four lawmakers who had earlier distanced themselves from the move reversed their position, citing dissatisfaction with the governor’s response to calls for dialogue.

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