Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the ongoing impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, proposing dialogue and reconciliation as a way out of the state’s political crisis.
The lawmakers, Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo, representing Omuma State Constituency and Minority Leader of the Assembly, and Hon. Peter Abbey of Degema State Constituency, made their position known during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday.
They appealed to their colleagues to de-escalate tensions and place the peace and stability of Rivers State above impeachment proceedings, stressing that continued confrontation could further deepen the crisis.
According to them, their decision to backtrack followed interventions by elders and leaders within the state, who advised restraint and called for an amicable resolution in the overall interest of Rivers State.
Nwankwo stated, “Rivers State issued a notice of impeachment on Governor Fubara and his deputy. We appeal to our fellow colleagues to temper justice with mercy and see how we can solve this matter without the impeachment proceedings.
“Having listened to numerous pleas from our elders and leaders, both within and outside the state, we are appealing to the conscience of our colleagues to reconsider their stand and explore an amicable resolution.
“Even though the governor and the deputy governor may have infringed on the constitution, we urge our colleagues to prioritise dialogue and reconciliation,” Nwankwo added.
Peter Abbey, representing Degema State Constituency, echoed the call for restraint, describing the situation as one that requires a human-centered approach.
“He may have infringed on parts of the constitution, but we are human beings, and as members of the 10th Assembly, we plead with our colleagues to reconsider,” Abbey said.
He said the governor also bears responsibility for de-escalating the crisis by avoiding any further constitutional violations, noting that such restraint would create room for a peaceful settlement.
Recall that the Rivers State House of Assembly last week initiated impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy.
The notice of allegations, accusing both officials of misconduct in the discharge of their duties, was sponsored by 26 lawmakers and formally presented to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule.
“The governor has a role to play and must ensure he does not further infringe on the constitution, as this would allow for an amicable resolution.” Abbey added.
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