The political crisis in Rivers State appears to be headed for a resolution as reports indicate President Bola Tinubu has intervened to halt the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu.
The impeachment move, initiated last Thursday by 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly largely aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been a subject of intense political tension and speculation. The lawmakers had cited allegations of gross misconduct against the governor and his deputy.
According to sources cited in a report by Vanguard, President Tinubu, who is also the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has directed the state assembly to immediately suspend the impeachment process. The President has reportedly instructed the legislators to consult with the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, for further guidance.
In addition to ordering the suspension, President Tinubu is said to have warned the lawmakers against taking actions that could further polarize the state, urging restraint and political caution.
A prominent Niger Delta elder and Ijaw leader, who spoke anonymously on the matter, expressed confidence that the situation would be resolved amicably. “There is light at the end of the tunnel for the governor. There is always light over darkness, right over impunity,” the elder stated, adding that significant behind-the-scenes efforts were underway to prevent escalation.
“We are doing a lot of things in the background that I cannot disclose,” the leader said. “But I can assure you that the impeachment process will not go anywhere. By God’s grace, all these things will be settled.”
If confirmed, Tinubu’s intervention would mark a decisive step toward de-escalating the political standoff in Rivers State, which has drawn national attention and raised concerns about stability in one of Nigeria’s most economically vital regions.
Neither the Presidency nor the Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an official statement regarding the reported directive at the time of this report.
0 Comments