PORT HARCOURT — Tension eased in Rivers State on Thursday as the Rivers State House of Assembly abruptly halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The dramatic decision was reached during the Assembly’s continued plenary session in Port Harcourt, bringing a sudden pause to a political storm that had gripped the oil-rich state.
Sources within government circles indicated that President Tinubu stepped in to douse rising tensions and prevent further escalation of the crisis, which had sparked widespread speculation and anxiety across the state.
Though details of the President’s engagement remain closely guarded, lawmakers announced during Thursday’s sitting that the impeachment process would no longer proceed — at least for now.
The development is expected to temporarily stabilise the state’s volatile political atmosphere, which had witnessed weeks of sharp divisions and power tussles.
Observers say the decision signals a shift toward dialogue and political reconciliation, with stakeholders likely to explore peaceful resolutions rather than deepen institutional confrontations.
For residents of Rivers State, the halt offers a momentary reprieve as attention turns from impeachment threats to governance and service delivery.
More details are expected as consultations continue behind the scenes.
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