…Rivers State House of Assembly yet to officially outline conditions for the suspension.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The iNews Times reports that the Rivers State House of Assembly has halted the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu, signalling a possible turning point in the prolonged political crisis rocking the state.
The decision followed the adoption of a motion during Thursday’s plenary session in Port Harcourt, where lawmakers agreed to suspend further legislative actions relating to the impeachment process.
The move comes amid heightened political tension that had raised fears of institutional breakdown and deepened divisions within the state’s political leadership.
Sources within the Assembly indicated that the suspension of the impeachment proceedings was influenced by ongoing reconciliation efforts and high-level political interventions aimed at restoring stability and governance in Rivers State.
The development is widely linked to the recent intervention of President Bola Tinubu, who convened a closed-door meeting involving Governor Fubara, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and key leaders of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Political observers say the meeting was part of broader efforts to de-escalate tensions between rival political camps and prevent the impeachment crisis from spiralling into a constitutional confrontation.
The impeachment threat had emerged as a major flashpoint in the power struggle between factions loyal to Governor Fubara and those aligned with the former governor, raising concerns over governance paralysis and security implications.
Analysts note that the Rivers State House of Assembly’s decision to pause the impeachment process may help restore confidence among residents, investors and public institutions that had been unsettled by months of political uncertainty.
Stakeholders across the state have expressed cautious optimism that the suspension could pave the way for dialogue, compromise and renewed cooperation between the executive and legislative arms of government.
Civil society organisations and community leaders have also welcomed the move, describing it as a necessary step toward preserving democratic stability and preventing further political polarisation.
However, political watchers warn that while the proceedings have been halted, underlying grievances and power contestations may persist unless sustained reconciliation efforts are maintained.
The Assembly has yet to officially outline the conditions or timeframe for the suspension, leaving open the possibility of renewed legislative action should political negotiations collapse.
Despite this uncertainty, the latest development is being interpreted as a significant de-escalation of the crisis and a potential pathway toward lasting political stability in Rivers State.
