The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed reports suggesting that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, have been put on hold, insisting the process remains active.
The clarification was contained in a statement on Friday signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George.
George said the impeachment move, which began on Thursday, was being pursued strictly under the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
“The impeachment process commenced by the House on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is fully on course in line with relevant constitutional provisions,” the statement read.
He noted that the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, had issued two separate notices of allegations of gross misconduct to both Fubara and Odu as required by law.
“The notices were brought pursuant to Section 188 of the Constitution and have been formally transmitted to the governor and his deputy.
The House is awaiting their respective responses,” the Assembly said.
The lawmakers maintained that they were empowered to act to protect the rule of law and ensure accountability within public office, stressing their constitutional duty “cannot be abdicated”.
The Assembly also fired back at commentators and media outlets claiming the move had been abandoned, accusing them of spreading deliberate misinformation.
“We are aware that certain persons and media platforms are at it again to misinform the public, particularly to the effect that the process has been halted or discontinued,” the statement said.
It urged residents to ignore what it described as “false narratives and failed propaganda,” adding that the House would not be cowed by pressure, threats or “cheap blackmail”.
“We remain committed to our responsibilities and will not be deterred by those who do not mean well for our democracy,” it added.
The lawmakers thanked residents of the state for their support and prayers as the political process unfolds and extended appreciation to what it termed “all democrats committed to the Nigerian project.”