APC Warns Suspended Governor Fubara of Possible Impeachment Over Failed Reconciliation Efforts
Rivers APC has warned suspended Governor Fubara of possible impeachment if he fails to reconcile with the State Assembly.
As June 12 nears, tensions rise amid silent diplomacy efforts, with Fubara’s political fate hanging in the balance.
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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, cautioning that he may face impeachment if he continues to neglect reconciliation efforts with members of the State House of Assembly.
This declaration was made on Tuesday in Abuja by Tony Okocha, Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee in Rivers State. Okocha expressed concern over the governor’s apparent unwillingness to address the ongoing political crisis in the state, particularly his failure to engage with the lawmakers in any meaningful peace dialogue.
The political turmoil in Rivers State took a dramatic turn on March 18, when President Bola Tinubu announced a state of emergency in response to rising tensions between Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State. Their ongoing conflict had reached a point where it threatened the stability of governance in the state.
In a bid to restore order, President Tinubu suspended both the governor and the State House of Assembly. He then appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as a sole administrator to oversee the affairs of the state for six months. The decision was part of a broader effort to de-escalate the political tension and pave the way for lasting peace.
The emergency measures have been challenged in court by governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who argue that the President’s actions violate constitutional provisions. However, behind the scenes, the Presidency has reportedly initiated quiet diplomacy, with closed-door meetings held between Tinubu, Wike, and Fubara in recent weeks. These meetings are believed to be aimed at finding a political solution to the crisis.
There is also growing speculation that President Tinubu may use the June 12 Democracy Day anniversary as an opportunity to lift the suspension and possibly reinstate Governor Fubara. Despite this possibility, the APC leadership in Rivers State insists that the governor has made no move to reconcile with the lawmakers whose support he desperately needs.
Tony Okocha made it clear that the party is deeply disappointed by Fubara’s silence and inaction. According to him, the governor’s refusal to extend an olive branch to the Assembly could have dire consequences, including the possibility of impeachment, especially as the Supreme Court ruling on the matter remains in force.
“I want to state clearly that, as of today, there is no indication of any reconciliation effort coming from Governor Fubara,” Okocha said. “He has not taken even the smallest step to make peace with the lawmakers. This is a critical mistake because only sincere reconciliation can shield him from impeachment.”
Okocha further emphasized that the situation remains tense and warned that unless Governor Fubara shows genuine willingness to repair relations with the Assembly, his political future could be in jeopardy.
The APC’s warning adds another layer of uncertainty to the Rivers State political crisis, even as many observers hope that ongoing back-channel negotiations will lead to a peaceful resolution. For now, all eyes remain on June 12, with citizens and stakeholders waiting to see if the President will indeed lift the suspension and whether Governor Fubara will act swiftly to mend the fractured relationship with lawmakers before it’s too late.
