Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that the business of governance in Rivers State remains unshakable, dismissing the recent impeachment notice from the state House of Assembly as a mere “love letter.”
The governor made this high-stakes declaration yesterday, during the grand finale of the week-long NPA Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament.
His appearance and forceful rhetoric came just days after the Assembly initiated a second impeachment attempt against his administration.
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Addressing the recent friction with lawmakers, Fubara used a mix of humour and resolve to describe the latest legal and political challenge delivered to his office earlier this year.
“This 2026, which I thought would have been the finest, just landed me a love letter,” the governor remarked, referencing the impeachment notice.
“But that notwithstanding, we must move on. We must continue to carry out our responsibility as a government and support everyone who means well for Rivers State.”
Despite the “political drama,” the governor reaffirmed his status: “I’m here. I’m still the governor of Rivers State, and we will continue to do what we promised the Rivers people.”
Fubara utilised the international tournament, which featured teams from Argentina and India, as a living testament to the state’s stability.
He noted that the peaceful conclusion of the week-long event, with no reported security breaches, counters negative social media narratives.
The governor emphasised that providing security for residents and investors remains the “most basic responsibility” of his government.
He pledged to elevate the Port Harcourt Polo Club, which boasts one of the world’s best natural grass pitches, onto the global tourism map.
Fubara reiterated his oath to protect lives, stating he would never support any action—direct or indirect—that endangers the people of Rivers State.
The governor’s presence at the tournament carried deep personal significance.
He revealed he attended to honour the memory of his late brother, Architect Roland Cookey-Gam, a former president of the Polo Club and a legend in the sport who died 20 years ago.
The 2026 edition of the tournament was dedicated to Cookey-Gam’s visionary leadership.
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The political climate remains tense as the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, insists that the Chief Judge has acknowledged the impeachment notice against Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
However, a High Court in Port Harcourt recently issued an interim injunction restraining the Chief Judge from acting on the request, adding a layer of legal complexity to the power struggle.
Fubara urged guests to serve as ambassadors of the “new Rivers State,” taking home positive impressions to help restore the state’s image on the global stage.
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