By Daniel Abia

The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of misconduct on the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara thereby sparking a potential impeachment process.

The notice was contained in a letter signed by the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule on Monday and addressed to the Governor.

But when contacted, the state Commissioner for information and Communications, Werisenibo Joseph Johnson said such letter was never received by the Governor.

The letter of misconduct was signed by 26 members of the House on March 14, 2025, saying that it was in compliance with Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution as amended.

According to the House of Assembly Members, the notice is “in compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws”.

The letter cites several constitutional breaches and infractions by the Governor saying, “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.

“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).

“Hindering or obstructing the Rivers State House of Assembly which is another arm of government protected by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) from performing her constitutional duties”.

Other acts of misconduct leveled against Governor Fubara includes, “Appointment of persons to occupy offices/positions in the Rivers State Government without allowing for the requirement of screening and confirmation as prescribed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), other extant laws but making the request for screening to persons other than the legitimate Rivers State House of Assembly.


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