The Minority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and the member representing Degema Constituency, Peter Abbey, have appealed to their colleague lawmakers to exercise restraint and halt the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the State Governor and Deputy Governor.
In a dramatic twist on Monday, January 12, 2026, the two legislators called on their colleagues to de-escalate tensions and embrace calm, dialogue, and collective wisdom in handling the sensitive political situation.
They stressed that the overriding interest of Rivers State must take precedence over partisan considerations, warning that actions capable of destabilising the polity would only undermine democratic governance and public confidence.
Nwankwo and Abbey expressed confidence that wisdom, truth, and justice would ultimately prevail, noting that recent developments suggest a shift in momentum around the impeachment process.
“The peace of Rivers State is paramount. This is a moment for reflection, dialogue, and statesmanship,” the lawmakers said, adding that history would judge the Assembly by the choices it makes at this critical juncture.
As the impeachment proceedings continue to unfold, political watchers say the intervention by the Minority Leader and other voices of moderation signals a possible turning point in the crisis.