Rivers Assembly Postpones Sitting Amid Alleged Plot Against Speaker Amaewhule

The political tension in Rivers State took a fresh turn as the State House of Assembly abruptly shelved its planned sitting amid reports of an alleged plot by some lawmakers to remove the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule.

Sources within the Assembly disclosed that the sudden postponement followed intense consultations and rising mistrust among lawmakers, with indications that internal divisions are deepening within the chamber.

The development comes barely days after threats of impeachment reportedly dominated political conversations within the Assembly.

Observers note that the Speaker, who was previously said to command a strong majority in the House, is now facing signs of wavering loyalty, as some lawmakers allegedly grow uncomfortable with ongoing political battles that have heightened public scrutiny and internal strain.

Several legislators are said to be increasingly uneasy about being drawn into protracted power struggles, expressing concerns over the political costs and uncertainty surrounding the conflict.

Meanwhile, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has maintained a calm public posture, as rival camps within the state’s political landscape continue to clash and realign. The unfolding situation has also fueled speculation about shifting loyalties among key political actors linked to former governor Nyesom Wike.