Rivers Assembly Withdraws Impeachment Notice Against Fubara

The Rivers House of Assembly has withdrawn the impeachment notice served on Governor Siminialayi Fubara.

Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule stated this during Wednesday’s plenary held at the auditorium of the Assembly’s residential quartres in Port Harcourt.

News Rider reports that the house had relocated to the auditorium of the Assembly’s residential quarters to pave the way for renovation of the assembly complex.

Amaewhule, who read the withdrawal notice, disclosed that the action was sequel to the intervention of President Bola Tinubu on the political crisis in the state.

“Following the agreement reached on December 18 at the instance of President Bola Tinubu, the House has withdrawn the notice of impeachment it earlier served on the governor.

“The house will also abide by the agreements and advice of the President, this is a mark of immense respect by members,” he added.

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