The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed concern over moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the action as a direct assault on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
MOSOP warned that removing the governor could destabilise the state and undermine progress recorded in addressing Ogoni-related issues through the Office of the National Security Adviser, headed by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
The group urged the House of Assembly to discontinue the impeachment proceedings, insisting that the move runs contrary to President Tinubu’s mediation efforts in resolving the political crisis in Rivers State.
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Reacting to the impeachment notice served on the governor last Thursday, President of MOSOP, Mr Fegalo Nsuke, said the action raised questions about the Assembly’s loyalty to the President, noting that Tinubu had personally intervened on several occasions to stabilise the situation in the state.
Nsuke cautioned that anti-development forces could exploit the crisis to derail progress made in resolving the long-standing Ogoni oil-related issues.
He stressed that Rivers State requires peace at this time, adding that Ogoni communities do not need any form of instability.
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According to him, impeaching the governor over an issue that had already attracted presidential intervention amounts to a slight on the President and could have wider negative consequences for the state.
“The impeachment move against the governor is embarrassing and hurts the global image of the country, especially as the misunderstanding between the Rivers State House of Assembly and the governor was believed to have been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Nsuke said.
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He added that sustained political tension would discourage investment and harm the economy.
“At this time, we need to build an investor-friendly environment, and signs of unending political conflicts are not good for our economy,” he said.
Nsuke said presidential intervention should be respected, adding that issues resolved by the President should not be allowed to linger.
He again called on the Rivers State House of Assembly to drop the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara in order to protect the image of the country and preserve the integrity of President Tinubu.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
