The Rivers State House of Assembly requested a probe into Governor Siminalayi Fubara. They asked Chief Judge Simeon Amadi to form a seven-member panel. Lawmakers accused Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct. Speaker Martins Amaewhule led this effort. The assembly aimed to start impeachment proceedings. They sent the request last week. However…
Political leaders and groups in Nigeria stand firm against a recent impeachment move. The All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ijaw National Congress (INC), and Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) all oppose the threat against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This rejection comes as tensions rise in Rivers State. The Impeachment Threat Emerges The Rivers State…
Lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly opened impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara on January 8, 2026. They also targeted his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The session took place during a plenary meeting in Port Harcourt. Speaker Martins Amaewhule presided over the event. Majority Leader Major Jack read the notice aloud. This move shocked…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has commented on the recent defection by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the APC. Wike stated that Fubara does not need his permission to switch parties. This comment highlights ongoing tensions between the two leaders. Wike’s Clear Position Wike spoke during a media chat in…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This move surprises many in Nigerian politics. Fubara announced the change during a stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt. The defection follows ongoing tensions within the PDP. Fubara cited the party’s failure to protect him as a key reason….
