Rivers state house of assembly.webp
The Digest:

The Rivers State House of Assembly has openly dismissed a High Court order halting the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, asserting that the judiciary lacks constitutional authority to intervene in a legislative proceeding.

Key Points:
  • The Rivers State High Court issued an interim injunction restraining the Speaker and Clerk from forwarding impeachment notices to the Chief Judge.
  • The court also barred the Chief Judge from taking any step in the impeachment process.
  • Assembly spokesman Enemi George stated the House is “not aware of any court order.”
  • He cited Section 188(10) of the Constitution, which he claims prohibits judicial intervention in impeachment proceedings.
  • The Assembly maintains it will proceed with the impeachment despite the court order.
  • This creates a direct conflict between legislative authority and judicial oversight.
  • The standoff intensifies the political instability in Rivers State.
When the letter of the law is pitted against the will of power, what unfolds is not just a political dispute, but a fundamental test of how a democracy balances its branches of government.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Punch

​