Fresh details have emerged on the sudden reversal by four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who had earlier supported moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

 

The lawmakers, who later withdrew from the impeachment push, were reportedly compelled to return to negotiations in a bid to secure political guarantees ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to a report by Vanguard.

 

A source familiar with the ongoing talks, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that the legislators were less focused on the allegations levelled against the governor and more concerned about their political future.

 

“With the way they’ve related with the governor, they’re not sure of coming back,” the source said. “What they want is assurance that they will return to the Assembly next year. That is the agreement they are after.”

 

The source further disclosed that the political crisis took a new dimension in December following Governor Fubara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

According to the insider, the lawmakers realised that the governor’s move to the ruling party virtually guaranteed his re-election ticket, placing them at a disadvantage if they failed to secure similar assurances.

 

“They realised the governor would automatically secure his ticket in the APC,” the source explained. “If they don’t get similar guarantees, they risk being politically stranded.”

 

The development highlights the complex political calculations behind the ongoing tensions in Rivers State, as key actors reposition themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.