Rivers Assembly alleges Fubara breached presidential peace deals

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Oduh, of violating peace agreements brokered by President Bola Tinubu, as the assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against the state’s executive leadership on Thursday.

At a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the House Majority Leader, Major Jack, outlined allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara.

He told lawmakers that the governor and his deputy had repeatedly reneged on commitments reached during peace talks facilitated by the President.

“President Bola Tinubu intervened to broker peace between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on two occasions, but the governor refused to honor the terms,” Major Jack said.

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The lawmaker accused Fubara and Oduh of acting as “tyrants” and lacking transparency in governance, asserting that their refusal to comply with agreements reached in December 2023 and again in 2025 demonstrated a disregard for lawful and peaceful administration.

The development follows the commencement of formal impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy, with notices of gross misconduct to be formally served within seven days.

Political analysts have described the impeachment move as a significant escalation in the ongoing power struggle in Rivers State, highlighting the potential implications for governance and stability in the region.

Observers note that the assembly’s actions could heighten tensions between state and federal actors, while emphasizing the importance of due process in the unfolding political drama.