The ongoing impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, have encountered another significant blow, with two additional members of the State House of Assembly publicly stepping back from the process.The latest withdrawals involve Hon. Barile Nwakoh, the Deputy Minority Leader representing Khana Constituency I, and Hon. Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II. The two lawmakers made their positions known on Tuesday, urging their colleagues to prioritize dialogue and peaceful resolution over continued confrontation amid the state's political crisis.This development comes just days and in some reports, barely 24-48 hours after two other members, Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo (Minority Leader, Omuma Constituency) and Hon. Peter Abbey (Degema Constituency), similarly distanced themselves from the impeachment effort during a press briefing in Port Harcourt.With these latest moves, four of the original 26 lawmakers who endorsed the notice of alleged gross misconduct have now backed out, signaling emerging divisions within the Assembly and growing calls for restraint and negotiation rather than escalation.The impeachment notice, initiated last week by members aligned with interests opposed to the governor, has faced increasing scrutiny and resistance. The Rivers State House of Assembly is scheduled to resume plenary on January 15, 2026, where the implications of these developments may become clearer. Governor Fubara has maintained that he is yet to receive any formal impeachment notice, further complicating the situation.Stakeholders across the state continue to watch closely as political tensions persist between the executive and legislative arms, with appeals for de-escalation gaining momentum.
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