Rivers Assembly Halts Impeachment of Fubara, Odu

The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially halted the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu. This decision was made during a session on Thursday, as the assembly resumed its activities in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The impeachment process had initially commenced in January 2026, with allegations against Fubara and Odu including gross misconduct, such as the demolition of the state assembly complex and expenditures without legislative approval. The motion to stop the impeachment was presented during the assembly's session, reflecting a significant development in the political landscape of Rivers State.