Two more Rivers lawmakers rally against impeachment of Gov Fubara

Two additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have appealed to their colleagues to withdraw the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.

The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, made the call two days after two other Assembly members openly took a similar stance, asking the House to embrace restraint and dialogue rather than pursue impeachment.

Their position adds to growing internal opposition to the impeachment process within the Assembly, as concerns mount over the political tension in the state.

Earlier on Monday, lawmakers Sylvanus Eyinna Nwankwo and Peter Abbey had also broken ranks with the majority, urging their colleagues to approach the dispute with caution, understanding, and a willingness to resolve differences peacefully.

The lawmakers advocated alternatives to impeachment, hinting at a possible path toward reconciliation in the escalating standoff between the legislative and executive arms of government.

The call was made during a press briefing in PortHarcourt Rivers State.

Speaking at the briefing, Nwankwo, the Minority Leader of the House and representative of Omuma State Constituency, said they had received appeals from leaders within and outside the state, urging leniency.

He encouraged fellow lawmakers to reconsider the impeachment process and explore peaceful solutions.

Abbey, who represents Degema State Constituency, acknowledged that while the governor may have violated constitutional provisions, it is important to recognise that mistakes can occur.

He stressed that the governor also has a responsibility to ensure that such breaches do not recur in the future.

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