The political atmosphere in Rivers State remains thick with uncertainty after the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly failed to reconvene for plenary on Thursday, January 15, 2026—the date set for their highly anticipated return.
The legislative quarters, which currently serve as the makeshift assembly floor following the demolition of the state’s main complex, showed no signs of activity despite the House’s previous resolution to resume today.
Exactly one week ago, during the first sitting of the year, the House sent shockwaves through the state by initiating impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.
The lawmakers adjourned on January 8 with the specific intent to return today to continue deliberations on the governor’s fate. The failure to resume has left citizens and political analysts questioning the next move in the state’s deepening constitutional crisis.
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The Amaewhule-led faction has leveled several heavy allegations of “gross misconduct” against the executive leadership, including:
Alleged expenditure of state funds without legislative approval. The demolition of the State Assembly Complex and various other charges related to the administration of the state.
As of Thursday afternoon, the legislative quarters along Aba Road remained quiet. Efforts to reach Eneme George, the House Chairman on Information, Petitions, and Complaints, proved unsuccessful as he was unreachable for comment or clarification.
This “no-show” comes at a particularly sensitive time, following the recent federal declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. With the National Assembly currently asserting oversight over the state’s affairs, the local legislature’s sudden silence adds a new layer of complexity to the power struggle.
It remains unclear if the sitting was postponed due to security concerns, external political pressure, or internal deliberations. Until the House reconvenes or issues an official statement, the impeachment proceedings—and the political stability of Nigeria’s oil hub—remain in a state of suspended animation.
