The political crisis rocking Rivers State deepened on Thursday as the House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary one week after adjourning its last sitting, raising fresh questions about the fate of the impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu.
The House had, during its first sitting of 2026 held last Thursday, formally commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over allegations of gross misconduct. The accusations include the demolition of the state assembly complex and the approval of expenditures without legislative consent, among other claims. At the end of that tense session, lawmakers adjourned plenary to Thursday, January 15, 2026.
However, by noon on the scheduled resumption date, there was no indication that the lawmakers would reconvene. A visit to the temporary venue of the Assembly’s sittings, the conference hall of its legislative quarters along Aba Road, showed no activity suggesting an imminent session.
As of the time of filing this report, the Assembly had issued no official explanation for the failure to resume, and no new date has been announced for plenary. The silence has further fueled speculation over internal disagreements and the next phase of the impeachment process.
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Attempts to obtain clarification from the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Eneme George, were unsuccessful. He did not respond to phone calls or messages seeking comment on the unexpected development.
The latest delay adds another layer of uncertainty to the ongoing power struggle in Rivers State, as political observers closely watch the Assembly’s next move and its implications for Governor Fubara’s administration.
