Tinubu’s Intervention Stalls Fubara Impeachment as Rivers Political Tension Eases
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following reported intervention by President Bola Tinubu.
The decision was reached during Thursday’s resumed plenary in Port Harcourt, where lawmakers moved and adopted a motion to halt the impeachment process, effectively pausing what had become a major flashpoint in the state’s ongoing political crisis.
A Sudden Shift
The development marks a significant turn in Rivers’ turbulent political landscape. In recent months, tensions between the executive arm and factions within the legislature had intensified, culminating in impeachment threats that deepened uncertainty across the state.
Presidential intervention appears to have provided a pathway for de-escalation, signaling possible behind-the-scenes negotiations aimed at restoring political stability.
Not the End — But a Pause
While the proceedings have been halted, they have not been formally dismissed. Political observers say the suspension creates room for dialogue and reconciliation among key actors within the state’s power structure.
Analysts also note that federal involvement in state-level disputes often reflects broader national concerns about governance stability, especially in politically strategic states like Rivers.
What Comes Next?
Attention will now shift to:
Whether formal reconciliation talks will hold.
If lawmakers will permanently withdraw impeachment notices.
How this truce may reshape alliances within Rivers politics.
For now, the move eases immediate pressure on Governor Fubara’s administration and lowers the political temperature in the oil-rich state.
If you want, I can also prepare a background explainer on how impeachment works under Nigeria’s Constitution to accompany this story.