The impeachment move against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has suffered another setback, with two more members of the State House of Assembly withdrawing their support for the process. The lawmakers also called for a peaceful resolution of the political crisis in the state.
Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio Akpor Constituency II, announced their decision less than 48 hours after two other legislators took a similar step. They said their change of position followed interventions by respected leaders and stakeholders who appealed for restraint in the interest of peace and stability.
Although the lawmakers maintained that the governor and his deputy may have breached constitutional provisions, they said dialogue was preferable to confrontation. With the latest development, four of the 26 lawmakers who initially endorsed the notice of alleged gross misconduct have now withdrawn their support.
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Earlier, the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo, representing Omuma Constituency, and Peter Abbey of Degema Constituency, had also distanced themselves from the impeachment process. The Rivers State House of Assembly is expected to reconvene plenary on January 15, as attention turns to how its leadership will manage the divisions within the chamber.
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