IMPEACHMENT?: Rivers Assembly Accuses Governor Fubara of Gross Misconduct in New Letter

Akonasu Gbedozin  The Rivers State House of Assembly, in a dramatic turn of events, has leveled serious allegations against Governor Simina...

Akonasu Gbedozin 

The Rivers State House of Assembly, in a dramatic turn of events, has leveled serious allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of gross misconduct. The lawmakers, in a newly issued notice, claim that both Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, have engaged in actions that violate the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution.

In the notice seen by Badary Today, the Assembly cites Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as the legal basis for their move. It further emphasizes that the governor’s alleged infractions have raised concerns about governance in the state.

Among the key accusations, the Assembly claims Fubara has deliberately stalled the budget process, thereby crippling essential government functions. This comes amid growing tensions within the state’s political landscape, with the lawmakers also dismissing claims that they received any formal correspondence from the governor on the matter.

Meanwhile, former Governor Nyesom Wike has weighed in on the situation, alleging that Fubara has surrounded himself with individuals who had previously lobbied for his own position. Wike’s comments further fuel speculations of an internal power struggle within the Rivers political hierarchy.

With these allegations now formally documented, the stage appears set for a fierce political showdown, as the possibility of impeachment looms large over the Fubara administration.