This is contained in a statement released on Friday, where the House stated that the impeachment process, which formally commenced on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is being carried out in accordance with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The Rivers State House of Assembly has declared that the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalaye Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, is progressing strictly in line with constitutional provisions, dismissing reports suggesting that the process has been halted or discontinued as false and misleading.
This is contained in a statement released on Friday, where the House stated that the impeachment process, which formally commenced on Thursday, January 8, 2026, is being carried out in accordance with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The statement was signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Dr. Enemi Alabo George.
According to the statement, two separate notices of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara and Deputy Governor Odu have already been prepared and forwarded to them by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The House disclosed that it is currently awaiting their formal responses, as required by law, before proceeding to the next stages of the impeachment process.
The Assembly stressed that the ongoing exercise remains firmly within its constitutional mandate, noting that the House of Assembly is empowered by the Constitution to act on behalf of the people to check infractions and ensure compliance with constitutional governance by the Governor, Deputy Governor, or any other officer of the Rivers State Government.
"As we all know, it is the House of Assembly that is empowered by the Constitution to stand by the people and stop infractions on the Constitution by the Governor, Deputy Governor or any other officer of the Rivers State Government so, we remain duty bound in this regard.”
George, who expressed concerns over what he described as deliberate attempts by certain individuals and media platforms to misinform the public.
George said the House was aware of reports and social media narratives claiming that the impeachment process had been suspended or abandoned, describing such claims as false narratives designed to mislead the public and cause disaffection between the Rivers State House of Assembly and well-meaning Nigerians.
"We are aware that certain persons and media platforms are at it again to misinform the public particularly to the effect that the process has been halted or discontinued. Some are trending false narratives to cause disaffection between the House and well-meaning Nigerians."
He called on members of the public to disregard such reports, insisting that the impeachment process remains active and firmly on track.
“Therefore, with the leave of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule DSSRS .I call on all and sundry to disregard their antics, as their actions have already ,”George said.
The lawmaker further emphasized that the House would not be intimidated or distracted by what he described as cheap blackmail, threats, or pressure from individuals who do not have the best interests of the state and the country at heart.
“We remain committed to our constitutional duties and would not be dissuaded by cheap blackmail or threats from those who do not mean well for our country’s nascent democracy” the statement added.
However, the Rivers State House of Assembly expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their prayers, support, and encouragement since the commencement of the impeachment process.
The House also extended gratitude to stakeholders and leaders at all levels for their engagement and support.
“Finally, we thank the good people of Rivers State for their prayers and encouragement and express our gratitude to all stakeholders and leaders at all levels and use this medium to extend our warm regards to all democrats who believe in the Nigerian project.”