Port Harcourt, Rivers State – The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has strongly condemned alleged plans to impeach Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and destabilize the state, pledging to safeguard the interests of the people. The council’s Eastern Zone Chairman, Prince Sukubo, made this known during a press briefing on Tuesday in Port Harcourt.
Sukubo expressed concerns over what he described as a calculated attempt to undermine Governor Fubara’s administration, particularly following the recent Supreme Court rulings. He alleged that certain individuals were weaponizing the court’s decisions to create chaos and push for the governor’s impeachment.
“We are aware of alarming plans by certain elements to destabilize Rivers State and undermine the mandate given to our elected officials. The so-called 48-hour ultimatum issued to Governor Fubara to re-present the 2025 budget is a calculated attempt to create chaos and potentially impeach the governor,” Sukubo stated.
He emphasized that any move to impeach Governor Fubara would be an attack on the will of the people, who freely elected an Ijaw man to lead the state. “Any attempt to impeach Fubara would amount to stealing the governor’s mandate, which was freely given to him by the electorate. The people will defend their right to choose their elected officials,” he added.
Sukubo called on all stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over conflict, urging them to work together to maintain peace and stability in the state. He warned that the ambitions of a few individuals should not be allowed to jeopardize the future of Rivers State and its people.
The IYC leader also cautioned against withholding federal allocations from the state, stating that such actions would only worsen the hardships faced by workers and hinder development efforts. “Withholding federal allocations will exacerbate the suffering of the people and stall progress in the state,” he said.
The IYC’s statement underscores the growing tension in Rivers State as political actors clash over governance and resource control. The council’s vow to protect the state’s interests signals a readiness to resist any actions perceived as undermining the mandate of Governor Fubara and the will of the people. Stakeholders are now being urged to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve the crisis and ensure the stability of the state.