The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed it will press ahead with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.

At a live press conference in Port Harcourt on Friday, lawmakers accused Governor Fubara of blackmail and said he had lost the trust needed to resolve the state’s ongoing political crisis. They also alleged that the governor had violated the 1999 Constitution, leaving the Assembly with no option but to use its legislative powers to remove him from office.

The lawmakers further claimed that Fubara and his deputy had attempted to intimidate parliament. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for stepping in to address the crisis and called on Speaker Martin Amaewhule to reconvene the House.

Four members who had earlier advocated for a political solution reversed their position, declaring support for the impeachment process. After the press briefing, the lawmakers proceeded to the chambers to begin a parliamentary session.