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The impeachment move against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has suffered another setback as two more members of the State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the process.

They 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, made their positions known barely 48 hours after two other lawmakers announced a similar decision.

Although the legislators maintained that the Governor and his deputy may have breached constitutional provisions, they said their change of stance followed interventions by respected leaders and stakeholders who appealed for restraint in the interest of peace and stability in the State.

With the latest development, four of the 26 lawmakers who initially endorsed the notice of alleged gross misconduct have now distanced themselves from the impeachment move, signalling growing calls within the Assembly for dialogue rather than confrontation.

The Rivers State House of Assembly is expected to reconvene plenary on January 15, 2026, as attention shifts to how the leadership of the House will navigate the deepening divisions.

Earlier, the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo, representing Omuma Constituency, and Peter Abbey of Degema Constituency had announced their withdrawal from the impeachment process during a press briefing in Port Harcourt.

chrisxxx:
So everything about you now is bringing Wike down? Are you aware that APC wants Wike by all means?
Are you aware that Wike men are in charge of APC in Rivers State?
Are you aware that we are talking about Nigeria and not Indigenous People of Bitterland?

Confirmedzombie:
Kangaro judgement. This judgement will not stand and will not be obeyed.

We are heading to supreme Court immediately.

Anyanwu remains our National secretary.

Ipob , obedients, you will wail tire. Wike will keep tormenting you people.

Wike remains the number one of PDP. Whoever wike supports, remains our National secretary

The move comes in direct defiance of a Federal High Court Abuja order that bars the PDP from removing its acting national chairman, Umar Damagum.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, has initiated a legal action at the Zamfara High Court, seeking an ex-parte order to convene the party's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.

The move comes in direct defiance of a Federal High Court Abuja order that bars the PDP from removing its acting national chairman, Umar Damagum.


The application, brought pursuant to various rules of the Federal High Court and the inherent jurisdiction of the court, aims to prevent any postponement of the NEC meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, 24th October 2024, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.

The plaintiffs are requesting an interlocutory injunction to restrain the first defendant, the PDP, and its officials from delaying the meeting pending the final resolution of the substantive suit.


In the legal motion on Tuesday, the faction insists on the exclusivity of the upcoming meeting, seeking to ensure that no other NEC meeting held on different dates is recognized as the 99th NEC Meeting of the PDP.

Additionally, they are pushing to prevent the PDP’s National Working Committee and other bodies from acknowledging the suspended National Vice Chairman for the South East Zone, Ali Odefa, as a member or officer of the party during the ongoing proceedings.

The plaintiffs emphasized that they are legitimate members of the PDP and highlighted the National Working Committee's role in the day-to-day administration of the party.

They argued that the constitution of the PDP does not grant the National Secretary the authority to exercise disciplinary control over National Officers.

The court is set to hear the motion on a date yet to be announced, which could significantly impact the internal structure of the PDP as it navigates this legal challenge.

It added, “an order of Interlocutory Injunction restraining the 1st Defendant, its officers, agents, privies and/or any person or persons claiming through or under it from postponing its National Executive Committee Meeting already scheduled to hold on Thursday 24th October, 2024 at its National Secretariat, Abuja pending the final hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

“An order of Interlocutory Injunction restraining the Defendants jointly and severally, their servants, agents, privies and/or any person or persons.

“An order of Interlocutory Injunction restraining the National Working Committee and all other Organs of the 1st Defendant from recognizing the suspended National Vice Chairman (South East Zone), Mr. Ali Odefa as a member or National Officer of the 1st Defendant pending the final hearing and determination of the substantive suit.”