Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, urging colleagues to seek a political solution to the state’s deepening crisis.

The lawmakers, Hon. Barile Nwakoh of Khana Constituency I and Hon. Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, made the call during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. They urged fellow legislators to prioritise dialogue and peace over confrontation.

Nwakoh said he and Amadi had initially backed the impeachment notice. But they changed their minds after appeals from respected leaders and community stakeholders who called for calm and a political approach to resolving the dispute.

He said their withdrawal was not a sign of weakness, but a desire for constructive governance and unity in the state.

Amadi said the governor and his deputy had given assurances that they would respect constitutional provisions and follow agreements reached under presidential supervision. She said these assurances could open the way for reconciliation and a more peaceful path forward.

Their decision brings to four the number of lawmakers who initially supported the impeachment notice but have since withdrawn and are now pushing for a political rather than legal resolution.

Earlier, Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo, the Minority Leader, and Hon. Peter Abbey of Degema Constituency also stepped back from the impeachment move with similar calls for dialogue and restraint.

The impeachment move began last week when 26 lawmakers signed a notice accusing Fubara and Odu of alleged gross misconduct.

The political crisis stems from long-running tensions between the governor and some legislators, with calls for removal tied to disputes over governance and budget matters.

With growing calls for a peaceful solution, observers say divisions within the Assembly may make it harder for supporters of impeachment to muster the required backing to proceed with the removal process.

The House is expected to reconvene on January 15, 2026, amid continued debate over how best to resolve the impasse.

The latest developments reflect mounting pressure from elders, political leaders and some community groups who are urging restraint and negotiations as the crisis unfolds.