Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu
Speaking at a live press conference in Port Harcourt, the lawmakers accused Fubara of blackmail and said he had lost the trust required to resolve the ongoing crisis in the oil-rich state.
They alleged that the governor violated the 1999 Constitution, leaving the Assembly with no choice but to exercise its legislative authority to remove him from office.
The lawmakers also claimed that Fubara and his deputy had attempted to intimidate the parliament. They expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the crisis and urged Speaker Martin Amaewhule to reconvene the House.
Four members who had previously held press conferences calling for a political resolution reversed their stance and pledged support for the impeachment process. Following the press briefing, the lawmakers proceeded to the chambers to commence a parliamentary session.
