Nigeria, Jan. 10 -- A civil society organisation, Vanguard for Democracy and Peace, has thrown its weight behind the impeachment drive targeting Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, insisting the process is firmly rooted in the constitution.

The group maintained that the steps taken by the Rivers State House of Assembly amount to a lawful remedy to alleged violations of the 1999 Constitution, describing the unfolding drama as due process at work rather than political witch-hunt.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the group's Coordinator, Comrade Jackson Ibe, reacted to the renewed impeachment proceedings, saying the lawmakers were merely activating constitutional safeguards.

Ibe accused the governor of crossing a red line...