The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday, January 15, 2026, failed to reconvene for its scheduled plenary, bringing the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, to an abrupt halt.
The Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, had adjourned its first sitting of the year on January 8 with the intention of continuing deliberations on the impeachment notice.
At that session, the process was formally launched after Majority Leader Major Jack read allegations signed by 26 lawmakers accusing the governor and his deputy of gross misconduct.
The charges include the demolition of the Assembly complex, unauthorized extra-budgetary spending, and other alleged constitutional breaches.
However, a visit by correspondent to the Assembly’s temporary venue at the legislative quarters along Aba Road revealed no activity as of noon.
The chambers were empty, with no preparations for plenary and no staff present to indicate that the sitting would hold.
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As of filing this report, the Assembly has not provided an official explanation for the adjournment, nor has a new date been announced for the resumption of proceedings.
The development adds another layer of uncertainty to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, which has been marked by tensions between Governor Fubara and lawmakers aligned with former Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Efforts to reach the House Chairman on Information, Petitions, and Complaints, Hon. Eneme George, were unsuccessful, with calls and messages going unanswered.
This marks the third impeachment attempt against Governor Fubara since he assumed office in 2023, drawing widespread attention and reactions from political stakeholders.
In the days leading up to the scheduled plenary, several legislators publicly called for dialogue, urging colleagues to suspend the impeachment in favor of political negotiation.
The absence of Thursday’s plenary has sparked speculation over possible behind-the-scenes negotiations, legal maneuvering, or internal divisions within the Assembly.
With the rift between Rivers State’s executive and legislative arms showing no signs of resolution, residents and political observers remain on high alert as the situation continues to develop.