Rivers Assembly Halts Impeachment of Governor Fubara

The Rivers Assembly has decided to suspend the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Ordu. This decision follows recent intervention from President Bola Tinubu, aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis in the state.

The announcement was made during a plenary session on Thursday, where Speaker Martin Amaewhul informed lawmakers that the resolution to withdraw the impeachment notice was reached after deliberations. The move is seen as a step towards de-escalating tensions between the executive and legislative arms of government.

The assembly emphasized that the executive must operate strictly within constitutional boundaries and expressed hope that Governor Fubara and his deputy would align their actions with constitutional provisions. The suspension of the impeachment process is not to be misconstrued as a waiver of legislative authority, and it reflects a collective commitment to peace and stability in Rivers State.