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Former Rivers State governor and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, dismissed fears over Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s possible impeachment, stating it is constitutional and won’t cause unrest. The Supreme Court validated the Assembly’s leadership, while lawmakers issued an arrest warrant amid ongoing tensions. The state’s political crisis remains unresolved.

Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns about the potential impeachment of his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Wike insisted that the Rivers State House of Assembly has the constitutional power to remove the governor if he has violated the law.

According to Wike, impeachment is a legal process, and there is nothing extraordinary about it. He dismissed claims that removing Fubara from office could trigger unrest, stating that such fears were baseless. Wike also emphasized that he had no direct role in the Assembly’s actions but maintained that lawmakers should not be hindered from performing their constitutional duties.

The political conflict in Rivers State has been intensifying, with the Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, accusing Fubara of misconduct, including withholding legislative salaries. The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the lawmakers, affirming Amaewhule’s leadership and ordering the state government to comply with court rulings before accessing funds.

In response to the judgment, Fubara instructed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to set plans in motion for local government elections, now scheduled for August 9, 2025. However, tensions escalated when the Assembly issued an arrest warrant for RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), over his failure to honor an invitation by lawmakers.

Meanwhile, attempts to mediate the conflict remain uncertain. The Secretary to the State Government proposed a meeting with lawmakers to discuss the re-presentation of the 2025 budget and seek a resolution, but the Assembly insisted that official communication must follow due process. With neither side willing to compromise, the political tension in Rivers State continues to mount.