The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice of misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu.
The lawmakers, in a statement dated March 16, stated that their action was in accordance with the Nigerian Constitution.
Citing Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the notice reads in part:
“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 development signals rising political tensions in the state, with more details expected in the coming days.
