Wike: Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached

The immediate-past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns over a possible impeachment of his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, by the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly, stating that such a move would not disrupt the state.
Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), emphasized that impeachment is a constitutional process and should not be seen as a crisis-triggering event.
“If someone commits an impeachable offence, what is wrong with removing them? It is not a crime; it is part of the constitution. If the Assembly finds grounds for impeachment, they have the right to act,” Wike said.
He also dismissed fears of instability, insisting:
“People say if he is impeached, there will be chaos. Rubbish! Nothing will happen.”
On February 28, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled on the prolonged political tensions in Rivers State.
In a landmark decision delivered by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye, the five-man panel of the apex court dismissed Fubara’s cross-appeal challenging the legitimacy of the Martins Amaewhule-led Assembly. The court also ordered the House of Assembly to resume sitting immediately with all its elected members.
Additionally, the Supreme Court placed financial restrictions on the Rivers State Government, barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other financial agencies from releasing funds until the state complies with court orders.
In another ruling, the apex court nullified the local government elections held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024.
Following the judgment, Governor Fubara pledged to implement the Supreme Court’s decision and directed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to prepare for fresh local government elections.
RSIEC later scheduled August 9, 2025, for the elections. However, tensions escalated when the House of Assembly issued an arrest warrant for RSIEC Chief Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd) over his failure to appear before the lawmakers.
Meanwhile, in a March 7, 2025 letter, Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, sought a meeting with the lawmakers on March 10, 2025, to discuss the 2025 budget re-presentation and initiate a peace dialogue. However, the Assembly rejected the invitation, asking the governor to follow the proper channels.
With the political standoff between Fubara and the State Assembly intensifying, Rivers State remains on edge as the power struggle unfolds. The coming months will determine whether Fubara can survive the pressure or face impeachment as Wike maintains that “nothing will happen” if the governor is removed.