Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has refuted allegations that he has committed any offenses that would justify impeachment by the state House of Assembly.

He made this statement on Monday when addressing his supporters at the Assembly Complex. The House members, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, had convened to initiate the impeachment process.

Governor Fubara declared, “Let them come out and tell Rivers people the offense I have committed to warrant any impeachment.”

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He assured the people that he would continue to work towards delivering the benefits of democracy. Fubara also mentioned that he would address the press at the appropriate time.

Earlier, gunshots and tear gas were reported at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex as lawmakers began the impeachment process against the governor.

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Some lawmakers, believed to be loyal to Fubara, were suspended by their colleagues.

These events followed a fire that broke out at the Assembly Complex the night before.