Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara said he has not received any official notice of impeachment, even as tensions rise in the state’s political landscape.
Fubara made the comment on Monday following reports that the State House of Assembly had renewed efforts to remove him from office. “As of now, I have not seen any impeachment notice,” Fubara said during a public appearance. “What I know is that some people are angry because we are not sharing state resources as they want.”
Two lawmakers reportedly withdrew from the impeachment proceedings, signaling cracks in the move against the governor. The identities of the lawmakers were not officially disclosed, but political analysts see the development as a blow to anti-Fubara forces loyal to his predecessor and political rival, Nyesom Wike.
The rift between Fubara and Wike, who currently serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has deepened in recent months, destabilizing the state’s ruling party and governance.
Fubara accused unnamed political actors of manipulating the system to achieve personal interests. “They’re trying to derail our administration, but we remain focused on serving the people,” he said.
Civil society groups and local observers have expressed concern over the escalating political crisis, warning it could affect service delivery and security.
The Assembly has yet to release an official statement on the latest impeachment push. Meanwhile, calls for dialogue continue to grow as stakeholders urge restraint to prevent further unrest in the oil-rich state.
