The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, presenting notices of allegations of gross misconduct.
Relying on Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution as amended and other extant laws, the Leader, Major Jack, read the notice against the Governor, while the Deputy Leader, Linda Stewart, read the notice against the Deputy Governor.
The notices cite several points of misconduct, including non-presentation of the state budget, spending state funds without legislative approval, withholding salaries and funds accruing to the Rivers State House of Assembly, the Clerk, and the Assembly Service Commission. They also include failure to allow screening of government appointments by the legitimate House of Assembly and the demolition of the assembly complex.
The 26 lawmakers allege that the Governor and his Deputy have demonstrated a lack of capacity to perform their constitutional duties.
The Speaker promised to deliver both notices to the Governor and Deputy within seven days as required by law.
Details are expected to follow as the proceedings develop.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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