Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to halt Fubara impeachment

Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have appealed for leniency over the planned impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Nma Odu.

The plea was made by the House Majority Leader, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and lawmaker from Degema, Peter Abbey, during a joint briefing in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Nwankwo urged colleagues to temper justice with mercy, citing interventions by leaders, residents and constituents, and asked that the impeachment process be stalled.

“We unanimously issued the notice, but following interventions, we appeal for leniency and dialogue to resolve differences and halt impeachment,” the lawmaker said.

Abbey also sued for peace, urging members to discontinue the process, in spite of acknowledging constitutional infractions by the governor and his deputy.

Security beefed up at Kano govt house over defection speculation

“Leniency would strengthen prospects for amicable governance and give them opportunity to adhere strictly to the rule of law,” Abbey said.

Both lawmakers were among the 26 members who unanimously endorsed the impeachment notice against Fubara and his deputy.

The Star