Speaking during an interview on TVC News, Haroun described the situation as a volatile mix of legal contest and political rivalry.
The Rivers State House of Assembly recently invoked Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, accusing the governor of gross misconduct.
The allegations include failure to present the 2024, 2025, and 2026 appropriation bills, unauthorized expenditure of public funds, and the withholding of statutory allocations.
Lawmakers have also faulted the demolition of the assembly complex and subsequently suspended all budgetary considerations pending the outcome of investigations.
Haroun expressed doubt that President Bola Tinubu would allow the impeachment process to proceed, noting that federal intervention during earlier crises suggests reluctance to permit further political instability in the state.
He added that Governor Fubara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress and his strained relationship with former governor Nyesom Wike have intensified tensions and raised political stakes.
While acknowledging that the allegations carry constitutional implications, Haroun argued that the conflict is largely political.
He warned that prolonged friction between the executive and legislative arms could disrupt governance, weaken public services, and erode democratic norms.
He urged elders, former leaders, and federal stakeholders to pursue discreet dialogue to resolve the impasse, stressing that timely mediation is crucial as the 2027 general elections draw closer.
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