More Rivers lawmakers pull out of Fubara impeachment move
Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn from the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers are now calling for a political settlement to the ongoing crisis in the state. Their decision follows similar moves by other colleagues, reflecting growing divisions within the House. The intervention of traditional rulers and national leaders has also influenced the shift towards dialogue.
What we know
- Two lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh and Emilia Amadi, announced their withdrawal from the impeachment process at a press briefing.
- They cited appeals from President Bola Tinubu, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers residents as reasons for seeking a political solution instead of removal.
- The lawmakers acknowledged initial constitutional infringements by the governor and his deputy but now advocate dialogue and forgiveness.
- The Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers has set up a nine-member committee, chaired by His Majesty Dr. Suanu T. Y. Baridam, to mediate and propose lasting solutions.
- The council urged restraint from the public and stakeholders to prevent further escalation of tensions in the state.
