A fresh political storm is brewing in Port Harcourt as the Rivers State House of Assembly moves to impeach the deputy governor—without clearly stating the offence she allegedly committed.
The development has fueled widespread suspicion that the impeachment plot is less about accountability and more about political chess. Critics argue that the move is designed to edge out both Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, clearing the path for the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, to step in as acting governor.
Observers note that impeachment is a grave constitutional instrument, traditionally anchored on clearly defined misconduct. Yet, in this case, the absence of a specific, publicly articulated offence has deepened doubts and sharpened accusations of a calculated power grab.
Across Rivers State, political watchers warn that such a move—if driven by ambition rather than law—could further inflame tensions and distract from governance. For many, the question is no longer whether impeachment is being pursued, but why—and to whose ultimate benefit.
As the drama unfolds, one message echoes from the streets to the corridors of power: impeachment without clarity looks less like justice and more like a high-stakes political game.
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