The Rivers State House of Assembly has started proceedings to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh, from office. The process began during a plenary session led by the Speaker of the Assembly, Martins Amaewhule. The Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read out a notice listing allegations of misconduct against the governor. Twenty-six lawmakers signed the notice, claiming that Fubara’s actions violated the Nigerian Constitution.
The Assembly plans to formally serve the notice to Governor Fubara within the next seven days. At the same session, the Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart, presented a similar notice of allegations and misconduct against Deputy Governor Oduh.
The move comes amid growing political tensions in the state. Sources say that the proceedings have created unrest within the political circles surrounding the governor, and observers are closely watching how the situation will unfold. The Assembly has indicated that the process will follow constitutional provisions, and all developments are expected to be conducted according to legislative rules.
Fubara and Oduh now face the formal start of impeachment hearings, which will examine the claims of gross misconduct and their potential impact on governance in Rivers State. The outcome of these proceedings could significantly alter the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Assembly has not provided further details about the specific allegations, but political analysts suggest that this action reflects ongoing struggles between the legislative and executive arms in the state. The situation continues to develop, and more updates are expected as the impeachment process moves forward.