The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
The decision was reached on Thursday during a resumed plenary session in Port Harcourt, bringing a temporary halt to a process that had heightened political tension in the state.
Rivers State has faced prolonged political instability following a breakdown in the relationship between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who played a pivotal role in Fubara’s emergence as governor in 2023.
The situation worsened as divisions within the House of Assembly led to parallel political alignments and repeated threats of impeachment against the governor.
In January 2026, lawmakers formally began impeachment proceedings, accusing Fubara and his deputy of gross misconduct, including the demolition of the Assembly complex and alleged expenditure without legislative approval.
The standoff was eventually eased after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intervened by convening a peace meeting involving key stakeholders. Following the intervention, Wike expressed optimism that the long-running conflict between the executive and the legislature would be resolved.
In a further gesture aimed at reconciliation, Governor Fubara dedicated his 2025 Man of the Year award to Wike during a ceremony in Lagos, publicly acknowledging him as a mentor despite ongoing political tensions.
Earlier in the week, the governor also dissolved the state executive council and forwarded a list of new commissioner nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
The latest developments have raised questions about the future of the political alliance in Rivers State and the stability of its governance.
