The Rivers State House of Assembly has said that the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, is ongoing and has not been halted, contrary to reports circulating online. The assembly stated this in a press release issued on Friday and signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George. The assembly said the process, which commenced on Thursday, was being carried out in line with the provisions of the Constitution. “The Rivers State House of Assembly is pleased to inform the good people of Rivers State that the impeachment process commenced by the House on Thursday, January 8, 2026 is fully on course in line with relevant provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended),” the statement read. Martin Chike Amaewhule, I call on all and sundry to disregard their antics, as their actions have already failed,” it said.

Source: Punch January 10, 2026 13:30 UTC