Two additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, urging colleagues to pursue a peaceful political solution to the ongoing crisis in the state.
Barile Nwakoh, representing Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II made their appeal during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy over confrontation.
Their decision follows the earlier withdrawal by Sylvanus Nwankwo, the Minority Leader, and Peter Abbey of Degema Constituency, bringing to four the number of lawmakers stepping back from the impeachment move.
The developments signal cracks within the Assembly’s initial push, which had seen 26 lawmakers sign a notice of alleged gross misconduct against the governor and deputy, and indicate growing calls for reconciliation and political engagement to resolve the impasse.
The Rivers State House of Assembly is expected to reconvene on January 15, 2026, to deliberate further on the matter as tensions continue to evolve.
