Despite ongoing impeachment proceedings initiated by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has insisted that he remains firmly in office.
The governor made the assertion on Saturday, January 17, while speaking at the grand finale of the 2026 NPA Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament. Addressing guests at the event, Fubara said he would continue to discharge his constitutional responsibilities as governor.
He noted that the peaceful conclusion of the week-long tournament demonstrated that Rivers State remains safe and stable, urging residents to disregard what he described as misleading narratives circulating on social media.
“What is important is that I am here, I am still the governor of Rivers State, and we will continue to do what we promised the people,” Fubara said. “I am happy that the tournament held for one week, with the president boldly telling the world that there was no incident. It shows that we are working, and Rivers State is safe. That is the most important responsibility of government, and we must move on.”
Emphasising his administration’s commitment to security, the governor said the protection of lives and property remains his top priority.
“For me, the lives and property of everyone doing business here are the most important. I will not, for any reason, support, directly or indirectly, any act that will endanger the life of anyone,” he added.
Earlier this month, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. However, on Friday, January 16, a High Court in Port Harcourt issued an interim order restraining the Chief Judge of the state from receiving or acting on any impeachment notice against the governor and his deputy.
Despite the court order, the lawmakers have vowed to continue with the impeachment process, insisting that the judiciary lacks the power to halt legislative proceedings.