26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike have withdrawn their impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
This was contained in the notice of withdrawal read on the floor of the house on Wednesday.
The lawmakers said the decision was made out of respect for President Bola Tinubu who on Monday convened a reconciliation meeting between the warring parties.
The 26 lawmakers loyal sat at the auditorium of the House of Assembly Quarters where they have converted to their sitting venue, Wednesday morning.
“We will not proceed with this impeachment process, due to respect for President Tinubu,” factional speaker, Martins Amaewhule said.