The Rivers State House of Assembly has begun steps to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over claims of serious misconduct while in office.
In a formal notice sent to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, 26 lawmakers accused Fubara and Odu of breaking constitutional rules in how they carried out their duties. The accusations include spending public money recklessly and without following proper procedures, blocking the work of the legislature, and making appointments without the required approval from the Assembly.
The lawmakers also alleged that the governor withheld salaries and allowances meant for the legitimate House of Assembly and its Clerk, Emeka Amadi.
After receiving the impeachment notice, Speaker Amaewhule passed it on to Governor Fubara, pointing out that more than one-third of the Assembly members supported the move. He also reminded the governor of his right to respond, citing Section 188(3) of the 1999 Constitution, which requires the Assembly to decide within 14 days whether to investigate the allegations.
The political tension in Rivers State is growing as the impeachment process moves forward.
