The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, one week after adjourning its last sitting, further deepening uncertainty surrounding the ongoing impeachment process in the state.
Recall that at its first sitting in 2026, held last Thursday, the Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. The accusations include the demolition of the state assembly complex and expenditure of public funds without legislative approval, among other claims. The House had adjourned that session to January 15, 2026.
However, as of noon on Thursday, January 15, 2026, checks by our correspondent revealed no indication that the lawmakers would reconvene. The Assembly currently holds its sittings at the conference hall of its official legislative quarters along Aba Road, but the venue remained inactive at the time of the visit.
No official explanation has been offered for the failure to resume plenary, and no new date has been announced for the continuation of proceedings.
Efforts to obtain clarification from the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Eneme George, were unsuccessful. He neither responded to phone calls nor replied to messages sent to his mobile line as of the time of filing this report.
The continued silence from the Assembly has heightened political tension in the state, as stakeholders await clarity on the fate of the impeachment move against the governor and his deputy.
