Following last week's impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State House of Assembly has accused unnamed individuals of seeking ex parte orders from courts outside Port Harcourt to block its legislative functions. Fubara has called for calm amid the escalating tensions.
The Rivers State House of Assembly's latest statement alleges a scheme by certain individuals to secure ex parte orders from high courts beyond the Port Harcourt Judicial Division. These orders, if obtained, would prevent the assembly from fulfilling its constitutional duties, including ongoing efforts like the impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara initiated on January 8, 2026.
This claim arises amid persistent political strife in Rivers State, fueled by rivalries involving Fubara and former governor Nyesom Wike. The assembly views the alleged plot as an attempt to undermine its autonomy, echoing prior accusations that Fubara threatens democratic institutions.
Governor Fubara responded by urging all parties to maintain calm to preserve governance stability. Details on the suspects or targeted courts remain undisclosed.
The episode highlights the deepening crisis in Nigeria's Niger Delta state, where legal tactics have repeatedly intersected with legislative actions.
