Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who had earlier withdrawn from the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have made a U-turn, declaring renewed support for the process.
The lawmakers announced their reversal on Friday during a live broadcast monitored by Dip Connect Online News, just days after they had publicly appealed for an amicable resolution to the political crisis in the state.
Their latest stance comes amid rising tensions within the Assembly over the impeachment move against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.
The House, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, had last week initiated impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over alleged gross misconduct. The allegations include the demolition of the Assembly complex and the alleged spending of public funds without legislative approval.
However, between Monday and Wednesday, the four lawmakers had announced their withdrawal from the impeachment process, citing the need for dialogue and political reconciliation.
Speaking on Friday, members of the Assembly insisted that the impeachment process would continue, describing it as constitutional and the only viable solution to the political impasse in Rivers State.
The development follows the Assembly’s failure to reconvene for plenary on Thursday, one week after adjourning its last sitting, a situation that had fuelled speculation about internal disagreements among lawmakers.
With the latest reversal by the four legislators, the impeachment process appears to have regained momentum within the House.
Elijah Adeyemi
