Lawmakers urge halt to Fubara impeachment for peaceful resolution
Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have called for a pause in the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers, Sylvanus Nwankwo and Peter Abbey, appealed to their colleagues to consider alternative solutions to the political crisis. They emphasized the importance of restraint and highlighted appeals from elders and leaders for leniency. The lawmakers also urged the governor to help ease tensions by avoiding further constitutional breaches.
Key takeaways
- Sylvanus Nwankwo and Peter Abbey urged the Rivers State House of Assembly to suspend impeachment actions against Governor Fubara and Deputy Governor Odu.
- The lawmakers cited pleas from elders and leaders within and outside the state for a more compassionate approach.
- They acknowledged constitutional infringements by the governor but called for an amicable settlement.
- Peter Abbey stressed that the governor should avoid further violations to help resolve the crisis.
- The impeachment process began after allegations of gross misconduct, including demolition of the Assembly complex and extra-budgetary spending, were raised against the governor.
