The Rivers State House of Assembly has begun what seems to be impeachment proceedings against State Governor Siminialayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu.
In a letter signed by the Honourable Speaker of the House and dated March 17, 2025, it is alleged that Governor Fubara and his deputy have committed gross misconduct while performing their duty.
Drawing reference from Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), they accused the deputy governor of gross misconduct.
While in another letter, the executive governor was accused of reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds, contrary to Sections 120, 121 (1)(2), and 122 of the Constitution.
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Though their plan of action has not been explicitly stated, analysts and critics believe it is a move to impeach the Governor Fubara.
Tensions between the PDP governor and former governor, now Minister of the F.C.T Nyesom Wike, and the APC lawmakers in the state have continued to intensify.
The state notice read: “Mr. Speaker, NOTICE OF ALLEGATIONS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT BROUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 188 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (AS AMENDED), 1999.
RE: ACTS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS, GOVERNOR OF RIVERS STATE
“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 Governor of Rivers State in the performance of the functions of his office.
“GROSS MISCONDUCT
1. Reckless and unconstitutional expenditure of public funds, contrary to Sections 120, 121 (1)(2), and 122 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
“Mr. Speaker, NOTICE OF ALLEGATIONS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT BROUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 188 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (AS AMENDED), 1999.
“RE: ACTS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR BY HER EXCELLENCY, PROF. NGOZI NMA ODU DSSRS, DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF RIVERS STATE**
“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.”
