By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
Gov. Simi Fubara of Rivers State on Sunday made his first public appearance since the controversy over the impeachment proceedings against by him by the State House of Assembly members.
The governor attended an Inter-denominational Church Service at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt, to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.
The event, dedicated to honouring Nigeria’s military personnel, was not attended by members of Rivers State House of Assembly.
The political crisis in Rivers State again escalated on Thursday as the House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct.
The move was announced during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, where the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read a notice of allegations against the governor.
Citing Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Jack outlined seven counts of alleged gross misconduct against Fubara.
The accusations include the demolition of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, extra-budgetary expenditure, withholding of statutory funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission, and refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the financial autonomy of the legislature.
A total of 26 lawmakers signed the impeachment notice against the governor.
Following the presentation of the notice, Speaker Amaewhule disclosed that the allegations would be served on Governor Fubara within seven days, in line with constitutional provisions.
