The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, January 15, 2026—despite scheduling the date as its next sitting following a dramatic session a week earlier.
During its first meeting of the year on January 8, the Assembly initiated impeachment actions against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, accusing them of multiple acts of gross misconduct.
Among the allegations leveled were the demolition of the Assembly complex, unauthorized expenditure of state funds, and other infractions. After opening the impeachment proceedings, lawmakers adjourned until January 15 to continue deliberations.
However, when Punch visited the legislative quarters along Aba Road—where plenary sessions are currently held—there was no activity or sign that the House intended to resume. No official communication or updated timeline for reconvening was provided.
Lawmakers Urge Assembly to Halt Impeachment Process
The delay comes shortly after fresh appeals from two additional Assembly members—Barile Nwakoh (Khana Constituency I) and Emilia Amadi (Obio/Akpor Constituency II)—who on Wednesday pleaded with colleagues to pause the impeachment efforts under certain conditions.
Both lawmakers admitted that the governor and his deputy may have violated constitutional provisions but insisted that appeals from highly respected figures across Rivers State should be taken seriously.
Their plea followed earlier interventions on Monday by Minority Leader Sylvanus Nwankwo (Omuma Constituency) and Peter Abbey (Degema Constituency), who also encouraged the House to exercise restraint and consider reconciliation pathways.
As of Thursday afternoon, the leadership of the Rivers Assembly has not issued any formal explanation for the non-resumption of plenary or the status of the impeachment proceedings.
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