The Rivers State House of Assembly has sounded the alarm over what it calls secret attempts by unidentified actors to derail the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu through judicial interference.
In a statement dated January 11, 2026, the Assembly disclosed that it had obtained reliable intelligence indicating that certain individuals were seeking ex parte court orders from Rivers State High Courts located outside the Port Harcourt Judicial Division, with the aim of unlawfully blocking lawmakers from performing their constitutional responsibilities.
The statement, issued by Enemi Alabo George, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, cautioned that such attempts would amount to an outright violation of the Nigerian Constitution.
The lawmakers pointed to Sections 272(3) and 188(10) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which restrict the jurisdiction of courts over matters involving the tenure of elected officials and explicitly prohibit courts from entertaining cases linked to impeachment proceedings.
The House further referred to recent rulings by the Court of Appeal, which it said had struck down similar ex parte orders previously issued in impeachment-related cases.
According to the statement, the governor and deputy governor have already been formally served with notices outlining allegations of gross misconduct and are expected to respond in accordance with constitutional requirements.
The Assembly condemned what it described as “covert actions” designed to obstruct legitimate legislative processes rather than allowing the procedure to unfold lawfully.
With the endorsement of Speaker Martin Chike Amaewhule, the House urged all involved parties to remain calm and adhere to the rule of law.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to upholding constitutional governance, stressing that it would not succumb to intimidation or be swayed by attempts to undermine the legislative institution.
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