The political drama in Rivers State just hit a boiling point. Former governor of Rivers state and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has made it clear that nothing catastrophic will happen if Governor Siminalayi Fubara is impeached.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike dismissed concerns that removing Fubara from office would lead to unrest. He insisted that impeachment is a constitutional process and not a criminal act.
“If you have committed an offence that warrants impeachment, what’s wrong with that?” Wike asked. “People are saying there will be a breakdown of law and order. Rubbish. Nothing will happen.”
The rift between Wike and Fubara has been widening since the governor took office. Wike, a political heavyweight in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been at odds with his successor over governance and control in Rivers State.
One major point of contention is the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule. The lawmakers, largely seen as loyal to Wike, have been at loggerheads with Fubara, accusing him of withholding their salaries. Wike defended their right to take action against the governor if they deem it necessary.
“The Assembly has the power to decide his fate,” Wike said. “I am not a member of the Assembly, but if they choose to impeach him, that’s their call.”
The Supreme Court recently issued rulings that reshaped the political landscape in Rivers State. On February 28, 2025, the court dismissed Fubara’s challenge to the legitimacy of the Amaewhule-led Assembly. The ruling ordered the lawmakers to resume sitting immediately and barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other agencies from releasing funds to the state government due to alleged disobedience of court orders. In other news iNiajanow recently shared a post of Wizkid Kese dance shining brightly on multiple streaming platforms.
This decision dealt a heavy blow to Fubara, who later announced he would implement the judgment. He directed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to prepare for fresh local government elections, scheduled for August 9, 2025. However, tensions escalated further when the Assembly issued an arrest warrant for RSIEC Chairman Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd) after he failed to appear before them.
Wike didn’t hold back in his criticism of Fubara’s leadership. He accused the governor of acting with arrogance, emboldened by access to state resources.
“Fubara thinks he can do whatever he wants because he controls FAAC and IGR funds,” Wike said. “He even went as far as interfering in my family matters, removing a chief and installing another.”
The FCT minister also took a swipe at judicial figures, claiming that some judges mislead politicians into believing they have strong cases, only for them to be disappointed in court.
“Some judicial merchants told Fubara he would win,” Wike said. “Now he knows better.”
Despite talks of reconciliation, Wike suggested that peace cannot be forced. He accused Fubara’s camp of relying on intimidation instead of negotiation.
“Finding peace isn’t about making threats,” Wike said. “If he knows he has violated the constitution, he should seek peace the right way.”
The political crisis is deepening, and all eyes are on the Rivers State House of Assembly. Will lawmakers proceed with impeachment? Will Fubara fight back? The battle for Rivers State is far from over.
Title: Rivers Politics: Wike Pushes Hard For Fubara’s Impeachment, Says Nothing Will Happen
The political drama in Rivers State just hit a boiling point. Former governor of Rivers state and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has made it clear that nothing catastrophic will happen if Governor Siminalayi Fubara is impeached.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike dismissed concerns that removing Fubara from office would lead to unrest. He insisted that impeachment is a constitutional process and not a criminal act.
“If you have committed an offence that warrants impeachment, what’s wrong with that?” Wike asked. “People are saying there will be a breakdown of law and order. Rubbish. Nothing will happen.”
The rift between Wike and Fubara has been widening since the governor took office. Wike, a political heavyweight in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been at odds with his successor over governance and control in Rivers State.
One major point of contention is the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule. The lawmakers, largely seen as loyal to Wike, have been at loggerheads with Fubara, accusing him of withholding their salaries. Wike defended their right to take action against the governor if they deem it necessary.
“The Assembly has the power to decide his fate,” Wike said. “I am not a member of the Assembly, but if they choose to impeach him, that’s their call.”
The Supreme Court recently issued rulings that reshaped the political landscape in Rivers State. On February 28, 2025, the court dismissed Fubara’s challenge to the legitimacy of the Amaewhule-led Assembly. The ruling ordered the lawmakers to resume sitting immediately and barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other agencies from releasing funds to the state government due to alleged disobedience of court orders. In other news iNiajanow recently shared a post of Wizkid Kese dance shining brightly on multiple streaming platforms.
This decision dealt a heavy blow to Fubara, who later announced he would implement the judgment. He directed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to prepare for fresh local government elections, scheduled for August 9, 2025. However, tensions escalated further when the Assembly issued an arrest warrant for RSIEC Chairman Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd) after he failed to appear before them.
Wike didn’t hold back in his criticism of Fubara’s leadership. He accused the governor of acting with arrogance, emboldened by access to state resources.
“Fubara thinks he can do whatever he wants because he controls FAAC and IGR funds,” Wike said. “He even went as far as interfering in my family matters, removing a chief and installing another.”
The FCT minister also took a swipe at judicial figures, claiming that some judges mislead politicians into believing they have strong cases, only for them to be disappointed in court.
“Some judicial merchants told Fubara he would win,” Wike said. “Now he knows better.”
Despite talks of reconciliation, Wike suggested that peace cannot be forced. He accused Fubara’s camp of relying on intimidation instead of negotiation.
“Finding peace isn’t about making threats,” Wike said. “If he knows he has violated the constitution, he should seek peace the right way.”
The political crisis is deepening, and all eyes are on the Rivers State House of Assembly. Will lawmakers proceed with impeachment? Will Fubara fight back? The battle for Rivers State is far from over.
