Rivers State’s Political Turmoil: Why APC Governors Aren’t Losing Sleep Over Fubara’s Impeachment Saga
In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule made a bold statement that’s sure to spark debate: ‘I’m not worried about anybody impeaching anyone.’ But here’s where it gets controversial—despite the ongoing impeachment process against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Sule insists that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) governors aren’t overly concerned. Why? Because, as he puts it, ‘You don’t just wake up and impeach somebody without going through the due process.’
Governor Sule clarified that while governors naturally empathize with their colleagues facing challenges, there’s no immediate cause for alarm in Fubara’s case. ‘Of course, we’re worried, but not to the point of saying he’s going to be impeached,’ he explained. According to Sule, the matter is firmly in the hands of the judiciary, with courts actively making decisions and the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, declining to form an investigative panel due to ongoing legal proceedings. ‘Actions are being taken,’ Sule assured, ‘and for that reason, we are not worried.’
And this is the part most people miss—this isn’t the first time Governor Fubara has faced impeachment. In fact, this marks the third attempt in less than three years. The latest move, initiated on January 8, 2026, by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, accuses Fubara of gross misconduct, including alleged failure to present appropriation bills and unauthorized spending of public funds. However, the process has stalled due to legal and procedural hurdles. On January 23, 2026, a Rivers State High Court in Oyigbo adjourned the case indefinitely, pending appeals filed by the Speaker and other lawmakers.
Observers argue that these impeachment efforts are rooted in a deep-seated political rivalry between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, despite President Bola Tinubu’s previous reconciliation attempts. Meanwhile, Fubara has consistently called for calm, expressing faith in divine intervention and vowing to remain focused on governance.
But here’s the million-dollar question: Is the impeachment process a legitimate legal matter, or a politically motivated tactic? While Governor Sule and his APC colleagues seem confident in the judiciary’s role, critics argue that the repeated attempts undermine democratic stability. What do you think? Is this a fair legal process, or a symptom of deeper political fractures? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments!
