The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially halted its impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara following President Tinubu’s interventionIn a dramatic de-escalation of the political storm that has gripped Rivers State for months, the State House of Assembly has officially withdrawn its impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu.
The resolution was reached during a plenary session held in Port Harcourt on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, formally adopted a motion to halt the proceedings, citing the direct intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the catalyst for the truce.
The ‘Abuja Accord’ Takes Effect
The withdrawal marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the peace pact brokered at the Presidential Villa between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Under the terms of the presidential intervention, both parties agreed to a “cessation of hostilities” to prevent the state from sliding into further chaos. Legislative leaders stated on Thursday that the decision to stand down was made out of “profound respect for the President” and a commitment to restoring administrative stability to the Treasure Base of the Nation.
“A Tactical Retreat?” — Nigerians React with Skepticism
While the news has brought a sigh of relief to some residents of Port Harcourt, the “Abuja Accord” has triggered a wave of sharp criticism from legal experts and political observers across the country.
“Executive Interference”: Many Nigerians have blasted the move, arguing that the President’s involvement undermines the constitutional independence of the state legislature. “If there were genuine grounds for impeachment, they shouldn’t vanish because of a meeting in Abuja,” remarked one analyst. “This makes the Assembly look like a satellite office of the Presidency.”
“A Fragile Peace”: On social media, the sentiment remains wary. Critics suggest that the underlying rift between Fubara and Wike remains unresolved. “This feels like a tactical retreat rather than a genuine peace treaty,” a viral post on X (formerly Twitter) noted. “The people of Rivers are the ones stuck in the middle of this ego war.”
“Focus on Governance”: Frustrated citizens have urged both camps to finally pivot toward development. “We have spent nearly a year talking about impeachments and defections while our roads and schools wait. It is time for the political theater to end,” a Port Harcourt resident lamented.
Following the legislative olive branch, Governor Fubara is reportedly moving swiftly to reconstruct his cabinet. Sources within the Government House indicate that a list of 20 commissioner nominees is being finalized for screening, a move intended to fill the vacuum left by the mass resignations that occurred during the height of the crisis in late 2025.
As of Thursday afternoon, the state remains in a “wait-and-see” mode. While the immediate threat of impeachment has been lifted, the true test of this peace will be whether the executive and the legislature can coexist without the constant need for “Abuja’s” mediation.
