The Rivers State Government has denied reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been formally served with an impeachment notice. According to Darlington Orji, Special Adviser to the governor, Fubara had not received any official communication from the Rivers State House of Assembly as of Friday. Orji made this statement on Arise Television’s Morning Show, clarifying that the governor only learned of the alleged impeachment move through media reports.
The Rivers State House of Assembly had earlier announced its intention to proceed on recess and reconvene around January 28, 2026. However, the lawmakers subsequently held an emergency sitting outside of their scheduled timeline. Governor Fubara was not present in the state at the time of the sitting, which has led to speculation that he may have avoided the Assembly or fled to escape impeachment proceedings. Orji dismissed these claims, stating that the governor has nothing to hide and is not afraid of any lawful process.
Orji emphasized that the governor’s absence from the state was not an attempt to evade the Assembly, but rather a scheduled trip. He noted that the governor had not received any formal notice of impeachment proceedings and that claims suggesting otherwise are inaccurate. The special adviser reiterated that Governor Fubara is committed to upholding the law and has no reason to fear impeachment proceedings.
The development has sparked interest in the political landscape of Rivers State, with many watching to see how the situation unfolds. The denial of the impeachment notice by the Rivers State Government has added a new layer of complexity to the story, with some questioning the motivations behind the reports. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen what actions the Rivers State House of Assembly will take next and how Governor Fubara will respond to the ongoing developments.
