Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has described the impeachment process against him as null and void and very unfortunate.

The Governor spoke when he visited the burnt section of the State Assembly complex in Port Harcourt, stating that those plotting his impeachment should come up with reasons warranting his impeachment.

As at this afternoon, different groups has staged protest expressing solidarity with Governor Sim Fubara.

All roads leading to the House of Assembly complex has been blocked by heavily armed security men.

Earlier, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly sat and commenced impeachment of Governor Fubara, the impeachment notice was read by the member representing Omuma State Constituency, Hon Slyvernus Nwankwo and was signed by 24members of the Assembly.

Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon Chike Amewhule directed Clark of the house to write to the Governor informing him of the impeachment notice against.

Tension is high in and around the Government House and the Assembly complex in Port Harcourt.

We will keep you updated as information trickles in.

*Justice Ori reporting from Port Harcourt.*