Fubara Yet to Receive Notice as Impeachment Proceedings Head to the Rocks

 Fubara Yet to Receive Notice as Impeachment Proceedings Head to the Rocks

Fresh facts have emerged indicating that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is yet to be officially served with a notice of impeachment, despite claims by the Rivers State House of Assembly that impeachment proceedings have commenced.

Sources close to the Government House in Port Harcourt disclosed that as of the time of filing this report, no formal impeachment notice had been delivered to the governor, raising serious questions about the legality and progress of the process. The development has further fueled speculation that the impeachment move may be losing steam.

It was gathered that Governor Fubara had only recently returned from an official trip outside the country when reports surfaced that lawmakers had initiated impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy over alleged gross misconduct. However, constitutional experts insist that for any impeachment process to be valid, the governor must be formally served with a written notice signed by at least one-third of the members of the House of Assembly.

Meanwhile, political observers note that the impeachment effort appears to be heading “to the rocks” amid intense political pressure, internal disagreements within the Assembly, and growing calls for dialogue and reconciliation. Prominent elders, stakeholders, and civil society groups have reportedly intensified behind-the-scenes efforts to de-escalate the crisis and prevent a breakdown of governance in the state.

Supporters of the governor have also condemned the impeachment move, describing it as politically motivated and capable of plunging Rivers State into unnecessary instability. Some groups, including professionals in the diaspora, have urged lawmakers to respect due process and prioritize the peace and development of the state.

On his part, Governor Fubara has consistently appealed for calm, reassuring residents that his administration remains focused on governance and the welfare of the people, while urging all parties to resolve their differences through lawful and peaceful means.

As events continue to unfold, attention remains on whether the Rivers State House of Assembly will formally serve the required notice or abandon the impeachment process altogether, as signs increasingly point to a possible collapse of the move.