Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Sunday, January 18, 2026, Agbazuere cautioned that persistent confrontation and legislative paralysis in the state could open the door for the National Assembly to assume legislative powers over Rivers State, as provided for under the Constitution.
“If they go too far, a situation may arise where they may be stopped and the National Assembly will take over,” he said, referring to the actions of the Rivers State Assembly members amid the impeachment standoff.
The senior lawyer explained that prolonged disruption of legislative duties, especially a failure to focus on core responsibilities such as lawmaking and budgetary oversight, could justify federal intervention in the interest of governance and stability.
He recalled that Rivers State had previously experienced a period in which normal legislative activities were suspended, warning that a repeat could further worsen governance and deepen hardship for residents.
Agbazuere stressed that the primary constitutional duty of the Rivers State House of Assembly is to make laws for the welfare of the people, not to remain locked in protracted political battles that stall governance.
According to him, continued escalation of the impeachment conflict risks undermining the rule of law and could compel higher constitutional authorities to step in to prevent a breakdown of governmental functions in the state.
The professor urged both the legislature and the executive to de-escalate tensions and prioritise the interests of Rivers people, warning that personal and political rivalries must not override public responsibility.
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