Fubara reacts to APC impeachment threats

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reacted to the ultimatum issued by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, demanding his resignation or impeachment over the ongoing political crisis.

The faction, led by Chief Tony Okocha, a loyalist of former Governor Nyesom Wike, accused Fubara of failing to implement the eight-point resolution brokered by President Bola Tinubu to restore political stability in the state. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, Okocha claimed the governor had disrespected the president and lost control of the state’s affairs.

He insisted that Fubara must either voluntarily step down or face impeachment, warning that his continued stay in office could further destabilize Rivers State. According to Okocha, the Supreme Court had already ruled on the political crisis, leaving the governor with no option but to comply.

However, responding to the threat, Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, dismissed Okocha’s statements, branding him an “impostor” with no legitimate authority in the APC. Johnson pointed out that a Rivers State High Court had ruled against Okocha’s claim to the APC leadership, making his remarks baseless.

The commissioner further argued that Fubara has remained open to dialogue with lawmakers and that there is no discussion of impeachment within the government. He accused Okocha of seeking political relevance, citing his history of making and retracting impeachment threats.

“I’ve decided not to take Chief Okocha seriously because he lacks consistency. He doesn’t have the moral grounds to make such calls because, as far as the law is concerned, he’s an impostor,” Johnson said.

He reaffirmed the Rivers State government’s commitment to working with the State House of Assembly and dismissed any speculation about impeachment.

“Nobody is talking about impeachment. It is not even on the table. The government remains open to discussions with Assembly members,” he added.

The political tensions in Rivers State continue to unfold, with observers closely watching how Governor Fubara navigates the crisis amidst growing pressure from opposition factions.