• Rivers Assembly says impeachment notices alleging gross misconduct have been formally served on Governor Fubara and Deputy Governor Odu.
• Lawmakers list allegations including constitutional breaches, spending disputes, and obstruction of legislative activities.
• The state APC has rejected the process, warning it could deepen political instability in Rivers.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed that impeachment proceedings are underway against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Both officials have already received formal notices.

The Assembly said in a statement on January 9, 2026, that the process was moving along according to the 1999 Constitution.

Enemi George, the head of the House Committee on Information, Petitions, and Complaints, signed the statement.

The lawmakers say that Speaker Martins Amaewhule sent the notices of allegations, and the Assembly is waiting for answers from the governor and his deputy within the time limit set by law.

The Assembly said it would continue to do its constitutional duty and would not be afraid to look into claims of wrongdoing by any branch of government in the state.

Allegations Against Governor and Deputy

Major Jack, the Majority Leader, read out the notice of allegations against Governor Fubara during a plenary session led by Speaker Amaewhule. The paper said that there were seven counts of gross misconduct.

Some of the claims include tearing down the Assembly complex, spending more money than was budgeted, not giving money to the Assembly Service Commission, and allegedly not following a Supreme Court ruling on the financial independence of the legislature. Twenty-six lawmakers agreed with the notice.

Deputy Leader Linda Stewart gave Deputy Governor Odu a separate notice. The accusations include spending money in a careless and illegal way, getting in the way of legislative work, and approving budgets that aren’t part of the Assembly’s official process.

As the process goes on, Speaker Amaewhule said, the Assembly will keep following the steps laid out in the constitution.