The political crisis in Rivers State intensified on Thursday when the legislature formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.
During a plenary session chaired by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Major Jack, the party’s caucus leader, read a motion outlining serious allegations of misconduct against the governor. The motion, passed by 26 members of the legislature, accuses Governor Fubara of actions that allegedly violate the 1999 Constitution.
Speaker Amaewhule announced that the impeachment notice would be served on the governor within seven days, as required by the constitution.
The legislature also debated and read a separate motion against Deputy Governor Ngozi Oduh. This motion, introduced by Deputy House Chair Linda Stewart, also accuses the Deputy Governor of serious misconduct, thus formally extending the impeachment proceedings to the two highest-ranking officials in the state’s executive branch.
After reviewing the submitted documents, the State Assembly resolved to strictly adhere to the procedure established in the Constitution and its Rules of Procedure. The deputies emphasized that this procedure was not directed against any individuals, but rather fell within the constitutional oversight function of the legislature.
The session took place under heavy police presence in and around the Parliament building, reflecting the tense political situation in the country. The National Assembly then adjourned its plenary session. Further parliamentary work is expected to resume after receipt of the procedural documents and the statements of the relevant officials.
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