By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Rivers House of Assembly on Sunday January 11,2026 , cautioned against any attempts by some vested interests to scuttle the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara through the procurement of a frivolous injunction.
The Lawmakers in a statement from its Spokesperson and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Enemi George, alleged there are subtle and clandestine moves by certain individuals to shop for an ex-parte injunction from a pliable Judge outside the Port Harcourt Division of the Rivers State High Court restraining the legislators from going ahead with the impeachment moves.
The Source reports that the pro-Nyesom Wike Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt Hon Martin Amaewfule had, on Thursday, January 8, served Governor Fubara and his Deputy, an impeachment notice over alleged gross constitutional and administrative breaches including extra-budgetary expenditure and withholding of funds meant for the Assembly’s Service Commission.
According to George, the House received credible intelligence suggesting that some persons are presently working assiduously to secure the restraining order aimed at illegally stopping the law makers from performing their legitimate and constitutionally assigned duties.
They, also, warned that such a move if carried out, would amount to a deliberate obstruction and subversion of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Citing Sections 272 (3) and 188 (10) of the 1999 Constitution ( as amended) which limit the jurisdiction of courts in matters relating to the tenure of elected officials, and expressly bar courts from entertaining proceedings connected to impeachment processes ,the House cautioned the courts against doing anything that may undermine the rule of law and democracy.
While referencing recent nullification of a similar ex-parte order by the Court of Appeal, the House urged all concerned to exercise restraints ,and respect the rule of law.
This is as they reaffirmed their commitment towards upholding the tenets of democratic governance and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The House also expressed its resolve not to be distracted by orchestrated smear campaign and acts of intimidation.
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