The River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has called on voters in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas of the State to participate actively in the bye-election scheduled to hold in the two constituencies on Saturday, supporting candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The two Constituencies where elections will take place, to fill vacant […]
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged all eligible voters in the state’s Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas to actively participate in the bye-elections scheduled for Saturday. Ahoada East Constituency 2 and Khana Constituency 2 will hold elections to fill vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Fubara, who made the call […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially suspended its impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, signaling a major breakthrough in the protracted political crisis that has deeply divided the oil-rich state. The lawmakers formally adopted a motion to halt the impeachment process during a resumed plenary session in Port […]
The Progressive Governors Forum(PGF), the umbrella body of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared that it is not losing sleep over the renewed impeachment proceedings initiated against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Abdullahi Sule, the Governor of […]
By SHEDDY OZOENE Since his swearing-in as governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has faced a cascade of challenges. The state has lurched from one crisis to another—some minor, others serious, and a few outright grave. In most of these crises, public perception has cast the governor—locked in a deadly political contest with his predecessor, […]
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, has expressed confidence in the state’s ability to overcome its governance challenges, declaring that divine support will sustain its leadership, institutions and communities. Fubara, who was represented by his deputy, Ngozi Odu, spoke on Sunday at the 2026 Holy Ghost Rally organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of […]
The National Vanguard for Democratic Coalition (NVDC) has backed renewed efforts to impeach Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara. NVDC Coordinator Mr Felix White, in a statement, urged the Rivers State House of Assembly to enforce constitutional provisions after the governor allegedly failed to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill. He said: “Any attempt by the Assembly to […]
After a few days lull in the impeachment proceedings of Gov Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State House of Assembly, Friday, asked the Chief Judge of the state, Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, to set up a panel to investigate the gross misconduct allegations against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu. The assembly made the request in two […]
Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently withdrew from impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reversed their decision and declared support for the process. The lawmakers are the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo; Peter Abbey, representing Degema constituency; Barile Nwakoh; and Emilia Amadi. They made the U-turn on […]
A pro-democracy group, Vanguard for Democracy and Peace, has warned that the rule of law in Rivers State would be gravely undermined if the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is stalled. The group described the impeachment proceedings initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly as constitutional and lawful, insisting that any attempt […]
The political crisis in Rivers State has reached a boiling point as the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. In a plenary session held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Speaker accused the governor of gross misconduct, […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) States Assembly Forum (ASAF), has thrown its weight behind the National Working Committee (NWC) declaration of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as the leader of the party in the state following his recent defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC. The states Assembly Forum comprises […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, announcing the redeployment of Christopher Green from the Ministry of Sports to the Ministry of Justice as the new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. The strategic move was confirmed in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has affirmed that he has strong grassroots structures and dedicated supporters capable of fully backing President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He revealed that mobilisation efforts for Tinubu are already about 70 percent complete across the state. While commissioning the 9.7km Ogbakiri Road project, the governor assured the national […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, Saturday buried his wife, Agnes Nwakaego Abiante, at his family compound in Ukwa Community, Ngo Urban, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The burial attracted a large crowd, including Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, members of the National Assembly, community leaders, women groups and associates […]
The Peoples Democratic Party has described the formal defection of Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State from the party to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC as a self- inflicted injury . The party said Fubara’s move is pitiful and an exemplar of the old legal maxim Volenti non fit injuria, meaning “to […]
The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday suffered a major blow ahead of the 2027 general election as two of its governors, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers and Ademola Adeleke of Osun states dumped the party. Fubara joined the All Progressives Congress, APC while Adeleke pitched his tent with Accord Party. Governor Fubara disclosed his decision to […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted sharply to the defection of Rivers State Governor , Siminalayi Fubara, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a “self-inflicted injury.” In a statement released on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the opposition party dismissed Fubara’s claim that he lacked protection within […]
Speculation is intensifying that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, may soon defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) amidst renewed political turmoil in the state. This follows the defection of 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, from the PDP to the […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is currently in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The Punch reports that the governor was sighted walking through the corridors toward the President’s office at 5:01 p.m. on Monday, dressed in a “deep-blue long-sleeve shirt, black trousers, and a black flat cap”. The […]