According to our reporter, the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has officially rejected Speaker Martin Amaewhule’s request to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Watch full report

The announcement, made on January 22, 2026, came amid impeachment moves accusing Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of financial misconduct.

Justice Amadi explained that existing interim court orders and appeals legally prevent him from acting, stating, “My hands are fettered… I am legally disabled from exercising my duties.”

The decision quickly sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with users debating the legal implications and political fallout. Screenshots of online comments show the public’s divided response to this unfolding saga.