A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed support for a recent court ruling that halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The court’s decision has been welcomed by the faction, which has been at odds with the party’s state leadership.
According to Darlington Nwauju, the faction’s spokesman, the court ruling is a significant development in the ongoing political saga in Rivers State. During a press conference on Thursday, Nwauju reiterated the faction’s call on the State Chief Judge, Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, to disregard the January 16, 2026 resolutions of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The resolutions had called for the impeachment of Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct.
The State Chief Judge had earlier declined to constitute a seven-member panel to investigate the allegations, citing the ongoing court case. The faction has hailed this decision, saying it is a victory for the rule of law. Nwauju stated that the actions taken by the party’s state leadership, which was elected through a disputed congress in November 2023, are null and void.
The dispute within the APC in Rivers State has been ongoing, with the faction alleging that the party’s national leadership has been complicit in the attempts to impeach Governor Fubara. The faction has maintained that the impeachment proceedings are a direct affront to the court and the democratic process.
The court’s ruling has significant implications for the political landscape in Rivers State, as it has temporarily halted the impeachment proceedings. The faction’s support for the ruling is a clear indication that the dispute within the party is far from over. The next steps in this saga will be closely watched, as the party’s national leadership and the state government navigate the complex web of politics and legality.
