Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says he remains leader of the state despite the ongoing impeachment process initiated against him.
Fubara spoke on Saturday at the grand finale of the 2026 NPA Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament, where he said he would 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,” Fubara said.
“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.”
Earlier this month, the Rivers state house of assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct.
On 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.
Despite the court order, the house of assembly said Simeon Amadi, chief judge of the state, had acknowledged receipt of the impeachment notice.
