The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed the prospect of a political intervention halting the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that the matter has moved beyond political bargaining to strict constitutional accountability.
Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, maintained that repeated attempts at political reconciliation had failed, leaving lawmakers with no option but to pursue due process.
George cautioned against trivialising the legislature by framing its actions as mere political manoeuvring, arguing that such narratives undermine the credibility of the institution. He contended that the impeachment move was anchored on alleged persistent breaches of the law by the governor.
According to him, Governor Fubara has repeatedly acted in ways that contravene constitutional provisions, particularly in the management of public funds, which he alleged were handled as though they were personal resources.
“I sincerely doubt there is any political solution left to stop this impeachment. We have explored political options repeatedly, yet the same actions keep recurring,” George said. “Even politics must operate within the confines of the law. Once you breach the Constitution, you must be prepared to face the consequences.”
He stressed that the issue before the Assembly was no longer about political horse-trading but adherence to the rule of law, noting that continued violations could not be excused by appeals to political sympathy.
The lawmaker also referenced earlier peace efforts reportedly brokered by President Bola Tinubu, describing the situation as an affront to those interventions. He suggested that the President, having invested political capital to stabilise the state, would be understandably displeased by what he termed a breach of trust.
“The President made significant efforts to bring stakeholders together and restore calm. To then renege on that understanding is unacceptable. You cannot repeatedly break the law and expect the President to intervene every time,” George added.
