A camp in the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the Rivers State House of Assembly for proceeding with impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, warning that the action could destabilise both the party and the state.

In a press statement issued on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the APC said it had reviewed the developments at the Assembly and expressed concern over what it described as a “choreographed legislative coup d’état”.

“We have painstakingly analysed the issues leading up to the latest step taken today by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by electing to proceed with the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof Ngozi Odu.

“Regrettably, we note that honourable members who trumpeted loyalty to our party and Mr President can give themselves to the unfolding choreographed legislative coup d’état against the collective interest, growth, and development of our party in the state,” the statement said.

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The party warned that Rivers State could not afford actions that threaten political stability, accusing some lawmakers, including APC members, of acting against the party’s interests.

It added that although the Assembly has constitutional powers to begin impeachment, the process remains largely subjective, as what qualifies as “gross misconduct” under Section 188 is open to political interpretation by lawmakers.

“Thus, no matter how beautifully crafted the allegations against the Governor and his Deputy are, they are still very subjective in the court of public opinion,” the statement added.

The APC cautioned that the path chosen by the Assembly could have long-term consequences for the party’s health and survival in Rivers State, describing the development as a dangerous precedent.

“This unfortunate path chosen by the legislative arm, therefore, serves as a dangerous footnote to the health and survival of the APC in Rivers State,” it said.

The party also called on the Chief Judge of Rivers State to comply with an interim injunction, which restrains him from receiving or acting on resolutions from the House of Assembly relating to the impeachment process.

“Meanwhile, we call on the Honourable Chief Judge of Rivers State to respect yesterday’s interim injunction in Suit No. OYHC/7/CS/2026 that restrained him from receiving or acting on the resolutions of the Rivers State House of Assembly,” the statement said.

It further appealed to the national leadership of the APC to urgently intervene by activating internal mechanisms available to the National Working Committee under Article 21(b)(iii) of the party’s 2022 Constitution (as amended).

“Finally, we call on the national leadership of the party to immediately activate internal mechanisms available to the National Working Committee under Article 21(b)(iii) of the 2022 Constitution (as amended) to save our dear party from an embarrassing situation,” it added.