Lawmakers Accuse Governor and Deputy of Gross Misconduct
The political battle in Rivers State has escalated dramatically as the State House of Assembly has issued a formal notice accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct.
Citing constitutional grounds, the lawmakers are pressing forward with allegations that could set the stage for a fierce political showdown.
Constitutional Justification for Impeachment
According to a document obtained by Channels Television, the legislators invoked Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as the legal basis for their actions.
The notice, which was reportedly signed by a faction of the Assembly, declared:
“In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State in the performance of the functions of her office.”
The move signals an intensifying power struggle within the state, as the Assembly, dominated by lawmakers loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, ramps up its opposition to Governor Fubara’s administration.
A Brewing Political Crisis
This latest development adds fuel to an already volatile political landscape in Rivers State. The Assembly’s previous clashes with the governor—including disputes over the state budget and the Supreme Court’s ruling on governance structures—suggest that the impeachment push is more than just a legal exercise; it is a high-stakes battle for political control.
With Rivers State already at the center of national political intrigue, the big question remains:
Will Governor Fubara fight back, or is this the beginning of a forced exit engineered by powerful political forces?
