The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, warning that such action could destabilize the state.
In a statement, the party’s leadership said it had taken note of what it described as “unfortunate developments” emanating from the House of Assembly. While acknowledging the legislature as an independent arm of government vested with constitutional oversight powers, the APC said resorting to impeachment was unacceptable.
The party said it could not remain silent while unresolved internal crises within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were allegedly being allowed to spill over and threaten the stability of the APC-led government in Rivers State.
According to the APC, the impeachment threat appears to be linked to budgetary issues, which it argued do not warrant such extreme legislative action.
The party recalled that during the period of emergency rule, a budget was transmitted to the National Assembly by the President in May 2025 and subsequently approved by the Senate on 25 June 2025 and the House of Representatives on 22 July 2025, with a total allocation of ₦1.485 trillion.
It noted that the budget was designed to run for one year until August 2026, adding that the governor is not constitutionally compelled to present a supplementary budget if he is satisfied with the existing appropriation.
The APC further stated that the Constitution permits a governor to continue spending for up to six months into a new fiscal year.
The Rivers APC therefore urged members of the State House of Assembly, particularly those elected on the party’s platform, to resist what it described as external pressure aimed at destabilising the government.
“We will do everything possible to ensure that the APC-led government of Rivers State is not undermined through internal disagreements,” the statement said.
The party called on lawmakers to immediately discontinue the impeachment process, warning that it could damage the image of the APC and derail ongoing development efforts in the state.
It concluded by urging political actors to uphold democratic principles and allow governance to prevail, rather than permitting political rivalries to disrupt stability in Rivers State.
