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Fubara Told What to Do as Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings

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Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Na’ibi has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to counter impeachment threats using state resources. The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara for alleged gross misconduct

Opposition figure Na’ibi called for grassroots support and anti-corruption investigations involving lawmakers and Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Na’ibi, a prominent supporter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has asked Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, to leverage “the immense resources and executive authority” of the state to firmly counter any impeachment threats.

Describing Rivers as “one of Nigeria’s wealthiest” states, Na’ibi urged embattled Governor Fubara to rally grassroots support and instruct anti-corruption agencies to investigate potential misconduct involving certain state lawmakers and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, among others.

Martins Amaewhule, speaker of the house, presided over the session. Major Jack, leader of the assembly, read the alleged gross misconduct charges, signed by 26 members.

Thereafter, Amaewhule said the notice of gross misconduct will be served on the governor in the next seven days. The day’s proceedings reflect renewed hostilities between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Amaewhule warned that lawmakers are ready to resign if Governor Fubara is not removed from office, describing the governor as a threat to democracy, PM News noted.

Reacting via his verified X (formerly Twitter) page, Na’ibi wrote on Thursday, January 8:

“If I were Gov. Sim Fubara, I would leverage the immense resources and executive authority of Rivers State, one of Nigeria’s wealthiest, to firmly counter any impeachment threats. This would include mobilising grassroots support to initiate constitutional recall processes against disloyal Assembly members aligned with Nyesom Wike, while directing anti-corruption agencies to thoroughly investigate and prosecute any credible allegations of misconduct against them and their leader, Wike!”

According to Section 188 of the Constitution, the impeachment process for a governor begins when at least one-third of the House of Assembly members submit a written notice alleging that the governor is guilty of “gross misconduct” in the performance of official duties. The allegation must be clear, specific, and detailed, leaving no room for ambiguity.

Gross misconduct is defined as a “grave violation or breach of the provisions of this Constitution or misconduct of such a nature as, in the opinion of the House of Assembly, amounts to gross misconduct.”

Within seven days of receiving the notice, the Speaker must serve a copy on the governor and ensure that any response from the governor is delivered to all members of the Assembly.

Subsection 4 requires that within 14 days of presenting the notice—regardless of whether the governor responds—the House of Assembly must, by motion and without debate, decide whether to investigate the allegation. This motion must be supported by at least a two-thirds majority of all members.

Under subsection 5, within seven days of passing the motion, the Chief Judge of the state shall, at the Speaker’s request, appoint a seven-person panel (excluding members of the public service, legislature, or political parties) to investigate the allegation. During the hearing, the governor may appear in person or be represented by a legal practitioner. The panel must submit its report to the Assembly within three months.

Subsection 8 states that if the panel finds the allegation unproven, no further impeachment proceedings can take place. Under Section 9, if the panel finds the allegation proven, the Assembly must consider the report within 14 days. If at least a two-thirds majority of all members adopts the report, the governor is removed from office immediately.

Nwogu, who stated that he was part of a major meeting in 2025, Nwogu faulted the Rivers governor’s integrity. Asked if an agreement was reached that Fubara would not contest for a second term in the 2027 Rivers state gubernatorial election, the former federal lawmaker replied: “Well, that is part of it.”

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Osun Election: Tension as Two Political Supporters Shot Dead, Others Injured in Fresh Attack

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Tension gripped Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday morning after suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving two people dead and two others critically injured.

According to The Nation, the incident reportedly occurred around 7:30 am at the Igbogi area of Ilesa, where APC supporters had gathered ahead of the party’s final campaign rally scheduled to begin at 8 am.

Witnesses said the attackers arrived at the gathering and opened fire on the supporters before fleeing the area.

A resident identified simply as Sola said party members were preparing to move to the rally venue when the attack occurred.

He said, “We were preparing for our final rally today, and our leaders said we should converge at Igbogi for take-off, which is scheduled for 8 am.

“At 7:30 am, the thugs stormed the venue and were shooting sporadically.”

Sola initially claimed four people had died in the attack, but the APC Campaign Council later put the death toll at two.

He also linked the incident to recent political tension in the area, saying, “It is so unfortunate. This is coming barely three days after Amotekun shot some members.”

APC Confirms Two Deaths
The Media Head of the APC Campaign Council, Oluremi Omowaiye, confirmed that four party supporters were affected in Tuesday’s attack.

He, however, clarified that two of the victims died while two others were receiving treatment for serious injuries.

“Four of our supporters were shot, two of them are dead while two others are in critical condition,” Omowaiye said.

He added that the APC woman leader in Ilesa was among those injured and had been taken to Wesley Guild Hospital for treatment.

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FACT CHECK: Did ADC Candidate Najeem Salaam Really Step Down for Adeleke? The Truth Finally Emerges

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August 11, 2026

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Recent reports claiming that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, is stepping down to support Governor Ademola Adeleke are not supported by the latest available evidence.

The rumour gained traction after photographs of former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and Adeleke circulated online, triggering speculation that the ADC was negotiating an alliance with the governor ahead of the August 2026 governorship election.

However, Aregbesola, who is the National Secretary of the ADC, has dismissed the claim, saying the party is not negotiating an alliance with any political party and that Salaam will not step down for another candidate.

Aregbesola made the clarification during an ADC solidarity rally in Ejigbo, Osun State. According to the report, he said the party was contesting the election independently and had no agreement with any rival political party.

The claim is further contradicted by recent statements from Salaam himself. A social-media post attributed to the ADC candidate said: “I remain fully in the race. I’m contesting to win.”

Available records also show that Salaam remains the ADC’s candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election. He emerged from the party’s primary with all 520 valid votes cast by accredited delegates.

The ADC has also continued campaigning around Salaam’s candidacy. In July, a party spokesperson described him as the party’s governorship candidate and outlined the programme he intends to implement if elected.

Verdict: FALSE

There is no credible evidence at the time of writing that Najeem Salaam has withdrawn from the 2026 Osun governorship election to support Ademola Adeleke. The latest statements from Aregbesola and Salaam indicate the opposite: the ADC says it remains in the race and intends to contest the election independently.

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2027 Election: Four Aggrieved Oyo APC Governorship Aspirants Take Fresh Action

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Four governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Sunday, reconciled with the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, and pledged to work for the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections.

The aspirants are former Deputy Governor of the state, Rauf Olaniyan; Oyedele Alao; Musbau Asanike; and Dr Ololade Bakare.

The reconciliation followed a series of meetings by the APC Governorship Aspirants’ Reconciliation Committee set up to address disagreements arising from the party’s governorship primary.

Chairman of the committee, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin, announced the development at a press conference held at a Blueline Hotel in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.

Lanlehin said although some of the 11 aspirants who contested the primary had reservations about the process and its outcome, the need to build a stronger party ahead of the 2027 election had made reconciliation necessary.

He said, “We listened to their concerns and disappointments and, importantly, found that we have far more that unites us than divides us.

“Today, we are pleased to announce that four distinguished governorship aspirants have agreed to put the contest behind them and work with Senator Sharafadeen Alli in the interest of the party and our victory in the 2027 General Election.”

Lanlehin described the development as a victory for “collective interest over individual ambition, reconciliation over division and unity over factionalism.

“The party could only win the 2027 governorship election through unity,” noting that “no candidate could rely solely on those who supported him during the primary.

“No candidate can win a general election by relying only on those who supported him in the primary. A governorship election is won by a united political family.”

Meanwhile, in a communique issued after the reconciliation meetings, the aspirants pledged their “unwavering and unflinching support” for President Bola Tinubu, Alli and all other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

They also pledged to cooperate with the party and its campaign structures to ensure victory at the polls.

The committee said the reconciliation process with the APC “G6” governorship aspirants had been concluded, except for Barrister Akeem Agbaje.

The aspirants also expressed their desire to meet with President Tinubu at his convenience to reaffirm their support for his 2027 presidential bid.

 

Source: The Nation

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