Politics
Rivers High Court Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara
In a significant development amid the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, a Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, has granted an interim injunction restraining the Rivers State House of Assembly from proceeding with impeachment steps against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.
The ruling, delivered by Justice F.A. Fiberesima on Friday following ex parte motions in two separate suits filed by the governor (Suit No. OYHC/7/CS/2026) and his deputy (Suit No. OYHC/6/CS/2026), bars the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, the Clerk of the House, and other defendants from forwarding any resolution, articles of impeachment, or related documents to the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi.
The court also specifically restrained the Chief Judge from receiving, considering, forwarding, or acting on any such communications for the purpose of constituting a seven-member investigative panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct against the governor and deputy.
The interim order is effective for seven days, pending the hearing of the substantive motion, adjourned to January 23, 2026.
This judicial intervention comes hours after the Rivers State House of Assembly, during its plenary on Friday, unanimously resolved to press ahead with the impeachment process.
The lawmakers formally requested the Chief Judge to set up the panel, insisting the move was in line with constitutional provisions despite earlier withdrawals and reversals by some members.
The impeachment proceedings were initiated on January 8, 2026, with the Assembly citing alleged gross misconduct by Fubara and Odu, including issues related to the demolition of the Assembly complex and unauthorized spending.
The process has seen fluctuations, with four lawmakers initially withdrawing support in favor of dialogue before some reversed their stance.
The Assembly has reportedly dismissed the court order, arguing that the judiciary lacks the power to intervene in legislative impeachment processes under the constitution.
The ruling provides temporary relief to Governor Fubara amid heightened tensions in the oil-rich state, where the political rift has drawn national attention.
The case continues to unfold as both sides prepare for the next court date.
Politics
Kwankwaso denies upteenth times, “I’m not working for Tinubu’s political interests “
The denial followed allegations by Sanusi Bature, spokesperson for Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, that Kwankwaso had worked for Tinubu during the 2023 elections and had recently sought a direct meeting with the president.
Former Kano State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied upteenth times that he isn’t working in the interest of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing those who believe such claims as foolish.
In an appearance on Global TV, Kwankwaso said that the rumours had been in circulation since his time in the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and were false.
“I think only gullible people would believe that. We are not working for anybody. We are only working for Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC,” he said.
The denial followed allegations by Sanusi Bature, spokesperson for Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, that Kwankwaso had worked for Tinubu during the 2023 elections and had recently sought a direct meeting with the president.
Kwankwaso did not deny his personal relationship with Tinubu but insisted it had no bearing on his political direction.
“Bola Tinubu has been my senior brother and good friend up till now. But that doesn’t mean we shall pull all our political ideologies together with him. He is doing his own and I am doing my own,” he said.
Politics
Hamzat emerges Lagos APC governorship candidate
Hamzat secured a commanding 657,917 votes out of the 657,974 accredited votes cast, while Jim-Kamal managed just one vote, underscoring the overwhelming support for the deputy governor.
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 election.
The party’s direct primary was held at the APC Secretariat on Acme road, Ogba in Ikeja, the State’s capital.
Hamzat defeated his challenger, Lanre Jim-Kamal, in what party officials described as a peaceful and transparent exercise.
Hamzat secured a commanding 657,917 votes out of the 657,974 accredited votes cast, while Jim-Kamal managed just one vote, underscoring the overwhelming support for the deputy governor.
The results were announced by the Chairman of the Governorship Electoral Committee, Gen. Jon Temlong, , Ogba.Hamzat’s emergence followed a wave of endorsements from key power blocs within the Lagos APC, particularly the influential Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC).
The primary was further shaped by the withdrawal of several aspirants ahead of the exercise.
Notably, Babajide Adeniran, popularly known as Jandor, and Samuel Mawuyon Àjọṣe, also known as SMA Gold, stepped down from the race in support of Hamzat, consolidating backing around his candidacy.
Politics
Labour Party shifts primaries over Sallah, Democracy Day anniversary
The change became necessary following a clash between its earlier timetable and key national events
The Labour Party has rescheduled its 2027 presidential, governorship, House of Representatives and House of Assembly primary elections to May 30.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, stating that the change became necessary following a clash between its earlier timetable and key national events.
The party had earlier fixed its governorship and state House of Assembly primaries for May 27, while presidential and National Assembly primaries were scheduled for May 29.
Asogwa noted that both exercises will now be conducted on the same date, May 30.
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