{"id":239483,"date":"2026-01-16T10:01:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/breaking-four-rivers-lawmakers-make-u-turn-support-gov-fubaras-impeachment-video\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:01:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:01:33","slug":"breaking-four-rivers-lawmakers-make-u-turn-support-gov-fubaras-impeachment-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/breaking-four-rivers-lawmakers-make-u-turn-support-gov-fubaras-impeachment-video\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Four Rivers Lawmakers Make U-Turn, Support Gov Fubara\u2019s Impeachment [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"the-post\">\n<p><!-- .entry-header-outer \/--><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-area\">\n<div class=\"featured-area-inner\">\n<figure class=\"single-featured-image\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content entry clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"415\">Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to continue the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"415\">This follows a dramatic reversal by four lawmakers who had earlier withdrawn and have now declared their backing for the impeachment process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"769\">Speaking at a live press conference in Port Harcourt, the lawmakers accused Fubara of blackmail and said he had lost the trust needed to resolve the ongoing crisis in the oil-rich state.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"769\">They also alleged that the governor had violated the 1999 Constitution, leaving the legislature with no choice but to exercise its power to remove him from office.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1038\">The lawmakers further claimed that both Fubara and his deputy had engaged in attempts to intimidate the House.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1038\">Despite the tensions, they thanked President Bola <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.name.ng\/news\/tinubu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tinubu <\/a>for intervening in the crisis and urged Speaker Martin Amaewhule to reconvene the House promptly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1329\">The four members who had previously called for a political solution recanted their earlier position, formally declaring their support for the impeachment process to proceed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1329\">Following the press conference, lawmakers proceeded to the Assembly chambers to commence a parliamentary session.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1526\">At plenary, the members unanimously voted to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Fubara and his deputy, signalling a strong push to hold the governor and his deputy accountable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1553\">Link to Video: https:\/\/x.com\/ChuksEricE\/status\/2012096982165103020?s=20<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content \/--><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to continue the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This follows a dramatic reversal by four lawmakers who had earlier withdrawn and have now declared their backing for the impeachment process. 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