“APC Headquarters Erupts as Activists Seek NASS Intervention In Rivers Crisis

A coalition of civil society organisations, media professionals, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday staged a protest at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, calling for urgent intervention by the National Assembly in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.

The protesters urged federal lawmakers to invoke Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution, which empowers the National Assembly to assume the functions of a state assembly in the event of a legislative breakdown.

They alleged that the Rivers State House of Assembly had lost credibility and legitimacy, accusing it of serving as a tool for political vendetta.

“The Rivers State House of Assembly has lost all credibility due to persistent abuse of legislative powers and a desperate impeachment plot,” the APC Leaders Forum said.

The coalition described the attempted impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a “reckless abuse of power” and a serious threat to democracy.

“This is no longer oversight; it is a vendetta to destabilise governance. Silence now is complicity!” said Chief Eze Chukwuemeka, spokesperson of the APC Leaders Forum.

Comrade Blessing Ibama, coordinator of the civil society bloc, said no evidence had been presented to justify the impeachment proceedings.

“No shred of evidence shows gross misconduct by Governor Fubara; the allegations are purely political fiction,” Ibama said, accusing the assembly of procedural lawlessness and defiance of court orders.

The group alleged that the 27 lawmakers loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, led by Martins Amaewhule, had received millions in constituency funds, luxury SUVs, and an advance of one year’s salary—allegedly linked to efforts to remove the governor.

The protesters praised the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, for rejecting requests to set up an investigative panel, calling his decision a “bold defence of the rule of law.”

“Governor Fubara has shown prudence for our people. Rivers will not be a sacrificial lamb to political desperation,” Ibama added.

The coalition vowed to continue demonstrations until the National Assembly intervenes.

“We call on Nigerians to mobilise peacefully at the National Assembly and end this legislative anarchy,” the statement read.

The group pledged continued support for Governor Fubara and reaffirmed their commitment to defending constitutional order in Rivers State.

Participants at the protest included Comrade Ifeanyi Okorie, Convener of the Civil Society Coalition; Dr Maryann Douglas, Director of Programmes; Collins Akpofure, Chairman of Media Professionals; Ibrahim Danjuma, APC National Leader; and Elder Akpan Ekpeyong, APC National Secretary.