The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, following the presentation of notices alleging gross misconduct.
The notices were presented during plenary in line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and other relevant laws. The Leader of the House, Major Jack, read the allegations against the governor, while the Deputy Leader, Linda Stewart, presented the notice against the deputy governor.
The lawmakers accused the governor and his deputy of several infractions, including failure to present the state budget to the House, expenditure of public funds without legislative approval, and the withholding of salaries and statutory funds meant for the House of Assembly, the Office of the Clerk, and the Assembly Service Commission.
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Other allegations include the appointment of government officials without proper screening by what the lawmakers described as the legitimate House of Assembly, as well as the demolition of the Assembly complex.
The 26 lawmakers maintained that the actions of the governor and his deputy demonstrate an inability to effectively discharge their constitutional responsibilities.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the House assured that the notices would be formally served on both the governor and the deputy governor within seven days, as stipulated by law.