Port Harcourt: In Port Harcourt, two Rivers legislators have called for restraint in the move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Nma Odu, and have appealed for a more conciliatory approach.
The plea was made on Monday in Port Harcourt by House Majority Leader Sylvanus Nwankwo and Degema lawmaker Peter Abbey during a joint briefing.
Nwankwo urged colleagues to temper justice with mercy, citing interventions by leaders, residents, and constituents, and asked that the impeachment process be stalled.
“We unanimously issued the notice, but following interventions, we appeal for leniency and dialogue to resolve differences and halt impeachment,” he said.
Abbey also sued for peace, urging members to discontinue the process despite acknowledging constitutional infractions by the governor and his deputy.
“Leniency would strengthen prospects for amicable governance and give them the opportunity to adhere strictly to the rule of law,” Abbey said.
The lawmakers were among the 26 members who unanimously endorsed the impeachment notice against Fubara and his deputy.
