Matilda Omonaiye/
The political tension in Rivers State escalated on Thursday as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct.
At a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations against the governor.
Citing Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Jack outlined seven counts of alleged gross misconduct attributed to Governor Fubara.
The allegations include the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary expenditure, and the alleged withholding of funds meant for the Assembly Service Commission.
Others are the governor’s alleged refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the financial autonomy of the legislature, as well as actions said to undermine the independence of the House.
A total of 26 lawmakers signed the notice, which, according to the Speaker, will be formally served on the governor within seven days, in line with constitutional provisions.
Shortly after, the Deputy Leader of the House, Linda Stewart, presented a separate notice of allegations against Deputy Governor Odu. The accusations include reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds, obstruction of the House from performing its constitutional duties, and alleged collusion to allow unauthorized individuals to occupy offices without proper screening by the Assembly.
Further allegations against the deputy governor include seeking budgetary approval from an unauthorized group rather than the duly constituted Assembly, as well as the alleged seizure of salaries and allowances due to members of the Assembly and the Assembly Service Commission.
The commencement of the impeachment process marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, with far-reaching implications for governance and stability in the state.
0Related posts:
Oshiomhole, 12 Lawmakers, Idahagbon Plot Obaseki’s Impeachment …Tough Battle Ahead as APC Chiefs, Govs, Bini Nation Kick
Trump is an Ongoing Threat to Our National Security’, Says Pelosi …Impeachment Debate Opens in U.S. Congress
10 Lawmakers Threaten Ortom with Impeachment
Donald Trump Impeached, Faces Trial in the US Senate
Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal Against Rivers Assembly after Gov Withdraws Case
Rivers People Take to Streets to Welcome Fubara as Sole Administrator Officially Hands Over
Another season don start