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  • Rivers speaker threatens resignation as Assembly moves to impeach Fubara

    Rivers speaker threatens resignation as Assembly moves to impeach Fubara

    Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has declared that he and 25 other lawmakers will resign if the Assembly fails to remove Governor Siminialayi Fubara in the current impeachment move.

    Amaewhule made the statement during Thursday’s plenary in Port Harcourt, insisting that both the Governor and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, are included in the impeachment plan.

    He maintained that it would be preferable for lawmakers to step aside rather than allow what he described as attempts by Fubara to short-change the people of Rivers State.

    Read Also: APC group demands halt to impeachment move against Fubara

    He stated that the political turmoil in the state is not a confrontation between Minister Nyesom Wike and the Governor, but a conflict between Fubara and the constitution.

    The lawmakers have now formally initiated impeachment proceedings against the Governor and his Deputy, accusing them of gross constitutional violations and describing the Governor as a threat to democratic principles. All 26 lawmakers have reportedly signed the impeachment notice.

    Rivers State has remained unsettled since Fubara’s reinstatement after serving a six-month suspension. Wike, in a recent public address, said he would not interfere with lawmakers should they choose to proceed with the impeachment.

  • APC group demands halt to impeachment move against Fubara

    APC group demands halt to impeachment move against Fubara

    …says action violates constitution and Tinubu-brokered peace

    The APC Progressive Mandate Group has called for an immediate halt to the impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the process as constitutionally defective, politically driven, and a clear breach of the peace accord personally facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Comrade Ayodele Alonge, the group warned that the impeachment move, already initiated in the Rivers State House of Assembly, is being prosecuted on what it termed a faulty legal foundation. It urged lawmakers to suspend the process to prevent further destabilisation of the state.

    According to the group, the ongoing proceedings lack the constitutional and procedural legitimacy required for such a consequential action.

    It added that beyond legal infractions, the move represents a direct affront to the President, who last year brokered peace between Governor Fubara, Minister Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The group said the development jeopardises the fragile stability restored through that intervention.

    The Assembly had earlier levelled allegations against Fubara, including extra-budgetary spending, demolition of the Assembly complex, withholding funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission, and alleged failure to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on legislative autonomy. He is also accused of unconstitutional expenditure and obstructing the Assembly’s statutory duties.

    The group recalled that President Tinubu’s intervention last year resolved tensions that threatened governance in Rivers State, leading to a reconciliation agreement signed by Fubara and Wike under the President’s supervision. It argued that any attempt to overturn that agreement is reckless and challenges the President’s authority.

    It further dismissed the Assembly’s reliance on the Rivers State budget passed by the National Assembly during emergency rule, insisting that lawmakers have no legal authority to question its implementation.

    The APC Progressive Mandate Group noted that Fubara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC in December 2025 triggered a series of high-profile defections into the ruling party. Among those who have joined are former PDP national chairman Uche Secondus, former Governor Peter Odili and his wife, Justice Mary Odili, as well as at least five members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State.

    The group stated that Fubara has expanded the APC’s influence in Rivers State by fostering partnerships with influential leaders and lawmakers, thereby strengthening the party’s national relevance. It warned that the impeachment effort risks eroding the political gains achieved through dialogue and reconciliation.

    It also criticised the role of Wike and his loyalists in the Assembly, alleging that the impeachment push is driven more by political sabotage than governance concerns.

    Read Also: BREAKING: Rivers Assembly initiates impeachment proceedings against Fubara, Deputy

    “For long, the narrative has painted Governor Fubara as the source of instability. It is now evident that the effort to destabilise Rivers stems from a faction led by Minister Wike and sympathetic legislators who are intent on dismantling the peace that President Tinubu painstakingly facilitated. Their ambition is undermining state cohesion and the broader democratic order.

    “Wike must also be called upon to face his duty as FCT minister or resign immediately. Wike’s current role in the latest impeachment proceedings against Fubara is an insult to the president, who showed uncommon courage in appointing him as a minister, despite his membership in the PDP,” the group said.

    The statement urged the National Assembly to intervene, warning that inaction could set a dangerous precedent for other states.

    “We call on the National Assembly to uphold constitutional order and intervene decisively. The federal legislature must ensure that due process and legal propriety are respected in Rivers State. Let it be clear that the actions of a few cannot dictate the political destiny of an entire state,” Alonge added.

    The group also demanded an immediate halt to the impeachment and an apology to the President.

    “This impeachment is not corrective; it is a political misadventure. Halting the process and acknowledging the President’s role in restoring peace is essential, not just for Rivers State, but for the credibility of democratic governance in Nigeria. Those behind this disruption must understand that attempts to subvert national reconciliation will neither succeed nor be tolerated,” the statement added.

  • BREAKING: Rivers Assembly initiates impeachment proceedings against Fubara, Deputy

    BREAKING: Rivers Assembly initiates impeachment proceedings against Fubara, Deputy

    The Rivers House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.

    The move followed a plenary session on Thursday presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule.

    During the session, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations and claims of gross misconducts levelled against Governor Fubara. 

    He disclosed that the notice was endorsed by 26 members of the Assembly, who alleged that the Governor had acted in violation of provisions of the Nigerian Constitution.

    Read Also: Wike faults Fubara over termination of 10,000 jobs for Rivers youths

    Speaker Amaewhule stated that the notice of impeachment would be served on Governor Fubara within the next seven days in line with constitutional procedures.

    The Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart, read out a separate notice of allegations and gross misconduct against the Deputy Governor, Oduh, marking the formal commencement of impeachment proceedings against her as well.

    Details shortly…

  • Wike faults Fubara over termination of 10,000 jobs for Rivers youths

    Wike faults Fubara over termination of 10,000 jobs for Rivers youths

    …as Nwuche, others back Tinubu’s second term bid

    Following the continuation of his visit to the Local Government Area of Rivers State, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, alleged that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, cancelled an employment procedure put in place by his administration to employ 10, 000 youths.

    Wike said his successor (Fubara), upon resumption, cancelled what could have helped the youths of the state.

    He spoke at Ahoada main Town, during the Renewed Hope Family’s ‘Thank you visit’ to Ahoada East Local Government Area.

    Wike, who described Fubara as a ‘bad child’, knocked him for taking glory on projects he started in the Ahoada and Emohua areas.

    He faulted the governor for claiming the construction of the Ahoada-Omoku and Emohua-Kalabari Road, which he said he had made 70% payment before handing over.

    Wike said, “When I decided to dualize this Ahoada road, people thought it was impossible. But by the grace of God, today, Ahoada East, Ahoada Town, is coming back to be the city it is supposed to be. I finished phase one of this dualization.

    “Then I flagged off phase two, which would end up in Omoku. The job was given the same day as Emohua’s job in the Kalabari area. I gave it to Julius Berger, and we signed an agreement for Julius Berger to collect N4 billion every month from our IGR. The total amount of that road, and the one from Emohua to the Kalabari area, was about N80 billion. So, I said, if they collect four billion every month, that would give them 48 billion. That in two years’ time, they would have completed.

    “Today, I hear people are making noise. They even forgot who laid the foundation. On that road, I gave it to Setraco. I paid about 70%. I remember that day, they gave me 100 plots of land. I said, thank you, I don’t need land there. What is continuity?

    “I employed Rivers State youths, 10,000. The person we handed over power to, instead of allowing the 10,000 youths, he cancelled that job. 10,000 youths. A bad child is a bad child.”

    Wike recalled that when he was the governor, Rivers was the envy of other states of the federation, bemoaning that Fubara failed to continue with his legacies.

    The minister said, “I handed over, see where I stopped. Please, make sure you continue with this programme that will make our state one of the respected states in this country. When I was here, you know, Nigeria used to respect us. I don’t know what it is today; you will tell me. I didn’t make mistakes; we never made mistakes.”

    The Chairman of South South Development Commission (SSDC), and Leader of the Renewed Hope Family in Ahoada, Rt Hon Chibudom Nwuche, applauded Wike for the numerous projects he has attracted to Ahoada and commended him for the sacrifice he made on the instructions to support Bola Tinubu and elect the Rivers State Governor.

    He emphasised that Fubara was elected as governor based on instruction.

    He added in the same way that the state voted Bola Tinubu as president, promising that Ahoada will always back Tinubu.

    The former Speaker of the House of Representatives promised that the people would always exhibit their loyalty to Wike.

    Read Also: Police: cleric under probe over alleged plan to attack Wike

    He disclosed that no governor has ever shown commitment to the development of Ahoada like Wike.

    He said politics is local, urging those interfering in Rivers’ politics to steer clear, and concentrate on delivering Tinubu in their respective states.

    He said, “Therefore, wherever you go, we shall go there. And may I offer some advice to some interlopers? Politics is local. Go to your states and show your strength. Leave Rivers State alone. Rivers State has its own peculiar politics, which we all understand.

    “We are a political family. When a leader chooses one of us, we expect that the person will show gratitude and work with the entire team. When you divide a team, that is not how to show gratitude.

    “So please, those who are interfering, mind your business. Go and show your strength in your various states. Go and win your state for the president, if you can.”

    The supporters of the minister were seen cheering him and his entourage.  

  • Fubara stagnates development in Oyigbo LG, says Akawor

    Fubara stagnates development in Oyigbo LG, says Akawor

    Former Ambassador to South Korea and Coordinator, Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor, has alleged the development of Oyigbo Local Government Area has been stalled under Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

    Akawor stated this on Monday, during a “thank you” visit to the local government area by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

    He said that the people of the area elected Governor Fubara with the belief that he would continue from where Wike stopped in developing the area.

    He complained that the local government had not moved an inch, since Wike left as Governor in 2023.

    According to him, the only tangible benefit Oyigbo has is a commissioner’s slot. 

    He said: “Permit me to speak frankly. If these things are not said now, they may never be said. 

    “We elected Governor Siminalayi Fubara with the expectation that Oyigbo would benefit meaningfully from development.

    “Your Excellency, development in Oyigbo has stalled. We have not moved an inch forward. The only tangible benefit Oyigbo has received is a commissioner’s slot, which was given to me. Beyond that, nothing substantial has come to our people.”

    Read Also: Rivers: No second chance for Fubara, says Wike

    Speaking on the N600 billion in the state treasury, the ambassador warned that Oyigbo must not be excluded in the utilisation of the funds.

    He demanded that If N40 billion was allocated across groups, Oyigbo must not be short-changed. 

    “We are not asking for favors; we are asking for fairness. Some people who do not contribute or support the process cannot continue to dominate the benefits. That cannot be allowed.

    “All Oyigbo stakeholders present here have spoken with one voice. The few aides with him already know our position,” he added.

    Akawor also thanked Wike for liberating Oyigbo from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying without your intervention, our communities would have remained under lockdown every Monday.

    “You restored normalcy and ensured that no Rivers person was profiled or harassed by IPOB. For that alone, we are deeply grateful.

    “Our people are not dissatisfied with what you have done for us. Far from it, we are grateful; we are thankful.

    “You entrusted me with mobilization responsibilities, and I acknowledge that confidence,” the ambassador said.

  • FG has shown commitment to resolving Ogoni injustices, says Fubara

    FG has shown commitment to resolving Ogoni injustices, says Fubara

    The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the weekend, affirmed that the Federal Government has demonstrated commitment to addressing all injustices done to the people of Ogoni.

    Fubara called on all stakeholders in Ogoni to reciprocate the ongoing genuine dialogue of the government by embracing unity.

    A statement signed by the Rivers Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communication, Dr Honour Sirawoo, said the governor spoke during the Ogoni Day celebration.

    Fubara described Ogoni Day as a powerful symbol of resilience, identity, and the historic struggle of the Ogoni nation.

    Read Also: Banditry, terrorism to end soon in Nigeria – Senator Adeola

    The governor paid tributes to the trailblazing role of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), saying the group’s peaceful struggle brought global attention to issues of environmental justice, equity, and human rights in Ogoniland and the rest of the Niger Delta region.

    He noted that the sacrifices and courage of the Ogoni people remained a defining chapter in Nigeria’s socio-political and democratic history.

    The governor emphasised that Ogoni Day provided an opportunity for reflection and renewed commitment to the ideals that have sustained the Ogoni struggle over the decades.

    He stressed that embracing unity of purpose was critical to advancing the collective interest of the people.

    He said his administration remained steadfast in its support for a united MOSOP and a united Ogoni people, adding that he was committed to supporting all genuine efforts to promote peace, dialogue, reconciliation, and sustainable development in Ogoniland.

  • 2027: Rivers Ijaw congress dumps Fubara, backs Wike, pledges loyalty to Tinubu

    2027: Rivers Ijaw congress dumps Fubara, backs Wike, pledges loyalty to Tinubu

    The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress on Saturday publicly withdrew its support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara and declared allegiance to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

    The decision was announced by the chairman of the congress, Senator George Sekibo, during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.

    Sekibo described the ongoing rift between Fubara and Wike as unfortunate but stressed that the Ijaw people remain appreciative of political support and goodwill.

    He recalled Wike’s role in facilitating Fubara’s emergence as governor, noting that the then-candidate enjoyed widespread backing across the state, including from the Ijaw ethnic nationality.

    “Ijaw people are very grateful people. Please do not look at him and think we are all ungrateful,” Sekibo said. “That is why we have abandoned him and decided to follow you. You have done so much for the Ijaw people in Rivers State. Whatever you say we should do is what we will do.”

    He assured Wike of the full support of the Ijaw people and pledged their loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the minister as a dependable ally who has consistently stood by the ethnic group.

    “We will not leave you because you have been there for us,” he added.

    Read Also: Rivers: No second chance for Fubara – Wike

    Earlier, the chairman of Okrika Local Government Council, Akuro Tobin, described Wike as his political godfather, crediting him with supporting several indigenes of the area to secure elective positions and political appointments.

    Tobin assured the minister that the men, women and youths of Okrika Local Government Area remained firmly behind him and President Tinubu.

    Speaking on behalf of Okrika women, Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly, representing Okrika Constituency, Mrs Linda Stewart, also said Wike’s support to women was unprecedented, and prayed for him to succeed in all his endeavours.

    Wike, while addressing the Okrika people applauded them for their support and for standing firm with Tinubu.

    He described Tinubu as a man who keeps fulfills ‘agreement’, and urged the people of Okrika to continue to support people with good and trusted character.

  • Fubara can’t be trusted, says loyalist Ewor

    Fubara can’t be trusted, says loyalist Ewor

    …as PDP factions in Rivers collapse to Wike’s camp

    Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr. Nname Ewor, on Friday announced the dissolution of his faction and its merger into the Aaron Chukwemeka-led committee, aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

    Ewor, who was previously loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, made the announcement during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) Local Government Area.

    “Today, I am handing over the chairmanship and leadership of my faction to the Aaron Chukwemeka-led caretaker committee. PDP is no longer factionalised in Rivers. PDP is under one chairman, and under one leadership, that is the leadership of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike,” Ewor said.

    He explained that he left Fubara’s camp due to a lack of trust, alleging that the governor failed to honour agreements mediated twice by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    “If the president mediated twice, that means you cannot be trusted. Can such a leader be trusted? We can’t trust him,” Ewor stated.

    Ewor also dismissed claims that Wike had intimidated or undermined his leadership, stressing that the minister had not interfered with his office.

    Earlier, ONELGA Chairman, Chukwu Ogbogu, commended Wike for the visit and for his development interventions in the local government during his tenure as governor.

    Read Also: Rivers: No second chance for Fubara – Wike

    He noted that, beyond personal benefits as a two-time commissioner and current council chairman, other sons and daughters from the area also benefited from appointments at the state and federal levels.

    “I cannot thank you enough for this and many other things you have done for us,” Ogbogu said, pledging continued support and loyalty to Wike.

    Similarly, Nkemjika Ezekwe, member of the House of Representatives for Onelga II State Constituency, described Wike as a “women empowerment advocate,” noting that he has given Rivers women a voice and financial independence.

    Felix Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and an indigene of the area, also credited Wike for his personal and professional growth, saying the people of ONELGA would forever remain grateful to the minister for his bridge-building and leadership across Rivers State.

  • Fubara inaugurates five special advisers

    Fubara inaugurates five special advisers

    …asks them to work for Rivers

    Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday inaugurated five special advisers, urging them to prioritise the interests of the people and support efforts to strengthen governance in the state.

    The governor swore in Eloka Tasie-Amadi, Prof. Peter Medee, Emmanuel Frank Fubara, Victor Ekaro, and Dr. Darlington Oji at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

    Fubara said the appointments were part of measures adopted by his administration to reclaim lost ground and reposition the state for effective governance.

    Addressing the appointees, the governor said the government had a responsibility to move forward decisively to restore progress and stability.

    He explained that the new appointments were aimed at reinforcing the administration’s capacity and ensuring the smooth running of government in Rivers State.

    “I believe that these appointees are well-known faces; they have been with us and worked with us. They understand the philosophy of this administration, and it won’t be a problem falling in, following, and ensuring that our goals are achieved.

    Read Also: How Fubara deceived us – Rivers PDP

    “My charge is not much because they already know what they have come to do. It is not pleasure but work. Every one of you here who has been assigned some responsibilities in the past has always proven yourself. I am very sure that this time it won’t be different.

    “Let me congratulate you on finding your name in the list in the midst of millions. It is a rare opportunity, don’t let us down.

    “We will start to work for the Rivers people. Our social agreement with the Rivers people is to work, and that is what you have come to do. So I wish you well in your appointment. God will guide you, and the rest is with you.”

  • How Fubara deceived us – Rivers PDP

    How Fubara deceived us – Rivers PDP

    The Rivers chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says  Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has betrayed it and the Rivers people by dumping the party in the middle of its current political crisis.

    Dr Nname Ewor, a factional Caretaker Chairman of the party stated this during a news conference on Thursday in Port Harcourt.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the face-off between Fubara and members of the State Assembly began barely a year after taken office, which later threw the state into serious political crisis.

    Ewor said that President Bola Tinubu intervened, adding that part of the agreement was that Fubara would not run for another term.

    He added that Fubara was also asked to reinstate Chief Ohna Awuse as Chairman, Rivers Traditional Rulers Council.

    He further revealed that other agreements reached was that the governor should drop Tammy Danagogo as Secretary to the State Government and Edison Ehie as Chief of Staff.

    He alleged that Fubara had refused to keep all the terms of the pact reached, leading to the collapse of the peace agreement and the subsequent declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers by Tinubu.

    The chairman added that Fubara had another agreement with Tinubu shortly before the emergency rule was lifted, a situation that led to his eventual defection from the PDP to the ruling All Progressive Party (APC).

    He explained that shortly after announcing his defection, Fubara began boasting that Tinubu would force the State House of Assembly members to pass the 2026 budget.

    Read Also: Fubara’s friends, Secondus, Omehia, others regroup, vow to back Tinubu’s re-election bid

    He said that the governor also boasted that Tinubu would equally compel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to support his second term reelection bid.

    He called on Fubara to tell the people of Rivers the terms of agreement reached with Tinubu before the emergency rule was lifted in the state.

    “The mandate Fubara is holding was given to him by Rivers people, and all his actions and inactions affects all those whose mandate he is holding.

    “Therefore, it is incumbent on him at this material time, to disclose to Rivers people the terms of the peace agreement he entered with Tinubu before the emergency rule was lifted.

    “This will enable rivers people to make informed decisions,”he said.

    Ewor recalled that the PDP challenged the declaration of the state of emergency at the Supreme Court to protect its mandate.

    “Today, Fubara has taken our mandate to the APC, which with all intent and purpose, is unjust,” he said.

    Ewor further accused Fubara of deceiving them into attending the PDP Convention in Ibadan, only for him to stay away from the meeting, which is currently a matter of litigation before the court.

    He disclosed that he has fully aligned himself with Wike’s calls for the re-election of Tinubu in 2027. (NAN)