The recent political crisis that re-emerged in Rivers State has reached its peak as the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA), led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct.
In a dramatic escalation of the long-standing political crisis in the oil-rich state, the Assembly served notices of impeachment on both officials. 
Making this public this Thursday (8/1/26) during the sitting of the House, the Legislators alleged multiple constitutional breaches, including reckless expenditure of public funds without legislative approval, obstruction of the Assembly’s functions, and unauthorized appointments bypassing required screening and confirmation.
The move which comes amid heightened tensions rooted in the power struggle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike is likely to test the resolve of President Bola Tinubu to finally deal with the situation.
Observers say the current step by the Pro-Wike State legislators is a means of ensuring that the final opposition to Wike’s total control of the oil-rich State is demolished as thit is expected to install the speaker as Governor in the interim.
Hanto Daily News reports that there are, however, renewed fears of instability in Rivers State, though stakeholders have called for calm and adherence to the rule of law amid the ongoing feud.
