Despite the impeachment proceedings initiated by members of the state House of Assembly, Governor Siminalayi Fubara says he remains the governor of the state.
Governor Fubara stated this when he spoke at the grand finale of the 2026 NPA Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament on Saturday, January 17. While speaking to guests at the event, the governor said he will continue to discharge his constitutionally required duties as governor.
He said the peaceful conclusion of the week-long tournament was proof that Rivers remains safe, urging residents to ignore “misleading narratives on social media”.
“What is important is that I’m here, I’m still the governor of Rivers state, and we will continue to do what we promised the Rivers people. I’m happy you had your tournament for one week and the president boldly telling the world that there was no incident. It shows that we’re working and Rivers state is safe, and that is the most important responsibility of government. We must move on.
For me, the lives and property of everyone doing business here are the most important thing. I will not, for any reason, support directly or indirectly any act that will endanger the life of anyone.”he said
Recall that earlier this month, members of the state House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. Last Friday, January 16, a high court in Port Harcourt issued an interim order restraining the chief judge of Rivers from receiving or acting on any impeachment notice against Fubara and his deputy. The lawmakers have however vowed to proceed with the impeachment proceedings saying the court has no power to stop an impeachment proceeding.
