The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially halted the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu after receiving intervention from President Bola Tinubu. This decision came during a motion passed at the assembly's resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the state's capital, indicating a significant shift in the political dynamics of the state.

Impeachment proceedings had initially begun due to alleged gross misconduct by both the governor and his deputy. Specific charges included the demolition of the state assembly complex and unauthorized spending, which were viewed as serious violations of legislative procedures. These allegations had created considerable controversy, prompting the assembly to take such a drastic action against the state's top executives in an effort to uphold accountability and governance standards.

President Bola Tinubu’s intervention plays a critical role in this development, highlighting the influence of federal leadership on state matters. This intervention may signal an attempt to quell potential political unrest and maintain stability within the Rivers State government. The eventual implications of this halt in proceedings remain to be seen, but it underscores the delicate balance of power and governance in Nigeria, especially concerning state-federal relations.