The Rivers political crisis has taken a dramatic turn as the State House of Assembly resumed impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu. The move follows the collapse of several peace deals earlier brokered by President Bola Tinubu to stabilise the state.
Lawmakers accused the governor of gross misconduct, including alleged financial impropriety, unconstitutional spending, refusal to present a budget, and actions said to undermine the legislature. Political analysts link the renewed tension to Fubara’s defection to the APC, a move that altered power dynamics and weakened the influence of former governor and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Observers say disagreements over budget approvals, appointments, and control of political structures ultimately triggered the breakdown of the fragile peace arrangement in Rivers State.
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