Rivers Assembly denies Wike’s influence in Fubara impeachment process

The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara are being driven by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, insisted that lawmakers are acting strictly within the provisions of the Constitution and not under the influence of any political figure.

George said suggestions that the impeachment move was orchestrated by Wike or any other individual undermine the independence and integrity of the legislative arm of government.

He warned against linking constitutional duties with partisan politics, describing such narratives as misleading and potentially destabilising.

“This is like pouring oil into water; the two do not mix unless boiled. The FCT minister is a politician. If we begin to mix politics with constitutional matters, we will begin to cause trouble,” George said.

According to him, it is unfair and demeaning to portray the Rivers State House of Assembly as an institution acting at the behest of a single individual.

“I am not a party chief; I am the spokesperson of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Personally, I am politically aligned with the FCT minister, but it is insulting to reduce the activities of an institution created by the Constitution to just politics or an individual,” he added.

George maintained that the impeachment process is not politically motivated but based on alleged constitutional breaches by Governor Fubara.

He stressed that lawmakers are merely carrying out their constitutional responsibilities and would continue to follow due process as outlined by law.

The Rivers State House of Assembly had earlier commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara over allegations of gross misconduct, a move that has heightened political tension and sparked widespread public debate within and outside the state.