Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, are yet to receive any formal impeachment notice from the State House of Assembly, three days after 27 pro-Wike lawmakers initiated proceedings against them over alleged misconduct.
The majority members of the Assembly, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, commenced the process last Thursday.
Speaker Martin Amaewhule had assured that the impeachment letter would be delivered, but PUNCH confirmed on Monday evening that no official communication had reached the governor or his deputy.
According to the report, Governor Fubara, who returned from an overseas trip on Sunday, has been preoccupied with official engagements, including attending the Armed Forces Remembrance Day church service and inspecting ongoing projects across the state.
“The governor and his deputy have not reviewed any notice from the Assembly,” the report stated, adding that Fubara remains focused on delivering for the people despite the political pressure.
In a significant development, two of the pro-Wike lawmakers have withdrawn from the impeachment plot. Minority Leader Sylvanus Nwankwo (Omuma Constituency) and Peter Abbey (Degema Constituency) held a press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, appealing to their colleagues to suspend the proceedings and seek an amicable resolution.
They cited interventions from elders and leaders within and outside the state, urging the House to “temper justice with mercy” while acknowledging the alleged constitutional infringements.
The withdrawal by the two lawmakers has intensified calls for restraint and dialogue amid the deepening political crisis in Rivers State.