Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara Begin in Rivers Assembly


The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.


During Thursday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule and broadcast live on Channels Television, the House Majority Leader, Major Jack, read out a notice of allegations and gross misconduct against the governor.


The notice, signed by 26 lawmakers, cited breaches of the Nigerian Constitution. Speaker Amaewhule stated that the notice would be formally served on Governor Fubara within seven days.


Deputy Majority Leader Linda Stewart also presented a separate notice of allegations against Deputy Governor Oduh. Both notices were issued pursuant to Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution.


Among the accusations against Fubara were the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding funds due to the Assembly Service Commission, and refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on legislative financial autonomy.


Oduh was accused of reckless and unconstitutional expenditure, obstructing legislative duties, facilitating the occupation of public offices without proper screening, seeking budget approval from an unauthorised group, and withholding salaries and allowances due to the Assembly and its Service Commission.


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