Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara
The political tension in Rivers State has deepened following the commencement of impeachment proceedings by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara over allegations of gross misconduct.
At a plenary session held on Thursday and presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, lawmakers formally initiated the constitutional process after allegations signed by 26 members were read on the floor of the Assembly.
The allegations, presented by the Majority Leader, accuse Governor Fubara of several constitutional breaches, including failure to present the state budget to the House, unauthorized expenditure of public funds, withholding of salaries and allowances of lawmakers, and non-submission of key appointments for legislative screening and approval.
A separate notice of impeachment was also read against the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, citing related acts of alleged misconduct.
Following the presentation, Speaker Amaewhule directed that the notice of allegations be formally served on both the governor and his deputy within seven days, in strict compliance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The Speaker emphasized that the House would follow due process, adding that the Assembly remains committed to upholding democratic principles and the rule of law in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
The development marks a fresh escalation in the prolonged political crisis rocking Rivers State, which has been characterized by sharp divisions between the executive and the legislature.
As of the time of filing this report, the state government is yet to issue an official response to the impeachment move.
