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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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Rivers Assembly Reaffirms Impeachment Bid Against Governor Fubara and Deputy

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The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday confirmed it would continue with the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. At a live press conference in Port Harcourt, the lawmakers accused Fubara of blackmail and said he had lost the trust necessary to tackle the ongoing crisis in the oil-rich state. They also alleged the governor had violated the 1999 Constitution, leaving the Assembly with no alternative but to use its legislative powers to remove him from office. The Assembly members further claimed that Fubara and his deputy had tried to intimidate parliament. They thanked President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the situation and called on Speaker Martin Amaewhule to reconvene the House. Four lawmakers who had earlier advocated for a political solution recanted their position and pledged support for the impeachment process. The group then moved to the chambers to begin a parliamentary session.

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Fubara Orders Immediate Employment Of Fallen Servicemen’s Children In Rivers

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the immediate employment of children of fallen servicemen in the state. The directive was announced on Thursday during the Armed Forces Remembrance ceremony at Government House, Port Harcourt, held to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Fubara said the move reflects the state government’s commitment to the Armed Forces, other security agencies, and the families of personnel who lost their lives in active service. He instructed the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Benibo Anabraba, to ensure the directive is implemented without delay. “I want to emphasise that the Secretary to the State Government has been given marching orders to ensure the promised employment for the children of our veterans is immediately attended to. This is part of our socio-economic support for their families,” he said. The governor noted that Rivers State would continue to partner with military formations by providing logistical and welfare support to enhance their operational capacity. He paid tribute to troops deployed nationwide, particularly those fighting Boko Haram in the North-East, as well as personnel confronting banditry and kidnapping in the North-West and North-Central regions. He also acknowledged ongoing military operations in the South-East and South-South against pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, and other security threats on land and at sea. Fubara honoured soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, international peacekeeping missions, and recent counter-insurgency operations. He also commended President Bola Tinubu for strengthening the military through improved welfare, modern equipment, and initiatives aimed at addressing internal security challenges. Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Rivers State chapter, Kuu Aminkipo Promise, praised the state government’s support, highlighting Governor Fubara’s ₦100 million donation to the 2026 Emblem Appeal Fund as reassurance to veterans, widows, and dependents of fallen heroes.

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Two More Lawmakers Withdraw From Fubara Impeachment, Call For Dialogue

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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.”

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Rivers State House Of Assembly Rejects Claims Of Wike’s Influence In Fubara Impeachment

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected claims that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is influencing the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Spokesperson Enemi George clarified the Assembly’s position on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stressing that the lawmakers are acting within the bounds of the Constitution and not under the direction of any political figure. George said linking the impeachment to Wike or any other individual undermines the independence of the legislative branch. Responding to suggestions that the former Rivers State governor played a role in the move to impeach Fubara, he warned against conflating politics with constitutional duties. “This is like pouring oil into water; the two do not mix unless boiled. The FCT minister is a politician. If we begin to mix politics with constitutional matters, we will begin to cause trouble,” he said. He emphasized that portraying the Assembly as being influenced by a single person is unfair and demeaning to a constitutionally established institution. “I am not a party chief; I am the spokesperson of the Rivers State House of Assembly. While I am personally politically aligned with the FCT minister, it is insulting to reduce the activities of an institution created by the Constitution to just politics or an individual,” George added. The spokesperson maintained that the impeachment process is driven by alleged constitutional breaches by Governor Fubara, not political motivations. Lawmakers are following due process as outlined by law. The House had earlier launched impeachment proceedings against Fubara over allegations of gross misconduct, sparking widespread political debate and tension across Rivers State.

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Rivers APC Rejects Impeachment Threat Against Governor Fubara

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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned moves in the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, describing the action as “untenable” and warning against efforts that could destabilize the state government. The statement follows reports that the Rivers State House of Assembly had formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara. Speaker Martins Amaewhule reportedly labelled the governor a “mistake” and accused him of gross misconduct. In response, APC spokesperson Darlington Nwauju issued a statement emphasizing the party’s rejection of the impeachment move. “The leadership of the APC in Rivers State has noted the recent developments in the State House of Assembly. While we respect the legislature’s independence and constitutional responsibility for checks and balances, we categorically reject any attempt to remove our Governor and his deputy through impeachment,” the statement read. Nwauju argued that the impeachment threat is rooted in budget issues, noting that under the 2025 emergency rule, a budget totaling ₦1.485 trillion was transmitted to and approved by the National Assembly, covering a full year until August 2026. He added that the Governor is entitled under the constitution to a six-month spending window into a new fiscal year and may choose not to present a supplementary budget. The APC warned lawmakers, especially party members, to resist external pressures aimed at destabilizing the government. “Our party will take all necessary steps to protect the APC-led government in Rivers State from internal conflicts. We call on members of the State Assembly to immediately halt the impeachment process to safeguard the state’s progress and preserve the party’s reputation. Let Rivers State remain a democracy, not a politicocracy,” the statement concluded. The party reiterated its commitment to ensuring the stability of the Fubara administration and the continued development of Rivers State.

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