Tension continues to rise in Rivers State as the Rivers State House of Assembly has begun impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.
The unfolding events at the House of Assembly suggest deepening divisions between the executive and lawmakers.
During plenary, according to a live broadcast on Channels Television on Thursday, presided over by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Rivers State House of Assembly, Major Jack, read out the notice of allegations and gross misconduct against Fubara.
Twenty-six members of the Rivers State House of Assembly signed the notice, which they alleged was against the Nigerian Constitution.
Amaewhule said the notice will be served to Fubara in the next seven days.
The Deputy Majority Leader of the House, Linda Stewart, also read out the notice of allegations and gross misconduct against Oduh.
Stakeholders across the state are already weighing the implications for governance and stability. The situation remains fluid as formal procedures take shape.
The process is expected to test constitutional provisions and political alignments within the state. The coming days will be critical in determining the direction of the crisis. Developments are expected as the Assembly moves forward with the process.
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