The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected the ongoing impeachment proceedings initiated by the State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. In a statement signed by spokesperson Darlington Nwauju, the party described the action as “destabilizing and unnecessary,” warning it could damage APC’s image and stall state development.​
Key APC Stance
APC acknowledged the legislature’s independence but urged its lawmakers to resist external pressures from lingering PDP rivalries. The party emphasized that the current budget runs until August 2026, making budget-related grievances unjustified for impeachment.​
Impeachment Details
The assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, served notices on January 5 citing gross misconduct like demolishing the assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, and ignoring court rulings. Twenty-six lawmakers signed the governor’s notice, while the deputy’s includes reckless spending allegations.​
Political Background
This marks the second impeachment attempt in under a year, fueled by Fubara’s fallout with predecessor Nyesom Wike and his December 2025 defection to APC. APC vowed to do “everything possible” to halt the process and preserve stability
