In a dramatic turn of events, the Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The move comes amidst a flurry of political tensions in the state, as 24 out of the 32 assembly members signed an impeachment notice during Monday’s plenary session.
The assembly’s decision to serve the impeachment notice on Governor Fubara has further intensified the already heated political climate in Rivers State. This development follows the removal of Ehie Edison as the house leader earlier during the same plenary session.
The assembly’s actions have taken place in the wake of a devastating incident on Sunday when a section of the Rivers State House of Assembly was engulfed in flames. Although the cause of the fire remains under investigation, its timing and circumstances have added fuel to the political fire that has been burning in the state.
On Monday, Governor Fubara’s supporters took to the streets, staging a massive protest outside the assembly complex in opposition to the news of the governor’s impeachment proceedings. This demonstration marked a significant escalation of tensions in the state’s political landscape.
