Posted by Samuel on Sat 17th Jan, 2026 - tori.ng
The confirmation was contained in a statement issued by the Assembly’s spokesperson and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Dr. Enemi Alabo George.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has stated that the state’s Chief Judge has received and formally acknowledged official letters detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu.
The confirmation was contained in a statement issued by the Assembly’s spokesperson and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Dr. Enemi Alabo George.
The Assembly disclosed that all relevant documents, including the notices containing the allegations against the governor and his deputy, were attached to the correspondence.
Enemi said the notice has been received and acknowledged.
The development followed the Friday plenary proceedings where the lawmakers vowed to proceed with the impeachment initiated last week
The statement said that the lawmakers considered the need to proceed with the impeachment in line with Section 188(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
According to them, the constitution allows the assembly to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against a sitting governor and deputy governor.