The Rivers State House Of Assembly Has Insisted That The Impeachment Proceedings Initiated Against Governor Siminalayi Fubara And His Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, Will Continue As Planned.Politics

It was Learned That The Lawmakers Reached The Decision On Friday During A Resumed Plenary Session, Where They Unanimously Agreed To Proceed With An Investigation Into Allegations Of Gross Misconduct Levelled Against The Governor And His Deputy.

The Sitting Was Presided Over By The Speaker, Martins Amaewhule.

Following The Resolution, The Assembly Formally Called On The Chief Judge Of Rivers State To Constitute A Panel To Investigate The Claims Against Both Officials, In Line With Constitutional Provisions Guiding Impeachment Procedures.

Announcing The Outcome Of The Vote, Amaewhule Said The Lawmakers Had Spoken With One Voice And Urged The Judiciary To Take The Next Step.

“This Voting Clearly Shows The Decision Of The House,” The Speaker Declared, While Requesting The Chief Judge To Set Up A Panel Of Investigation Into The Allegations.

Meanwhile, Earlier On Friday, Four Lawmakers Who Had Previously Pulled Out Of The Impeachment Process Resurfaced And Declared Their Renewed Support For The Move.

At A Press Briefing, The Legislators Accused Governor Fubara Of Violating The 1999 Constitution And Argued That The Assembly Had No Option But To Exercise Its Legislative Authority Through Impeachment.

They Also Alleged That The Governor Had Resorted To Blackmail And Intimidation, Insisting That He Had Lost The Trust Required To Manage The Political Crisis Currently Rocking The State.

According To The Lawmakers, The Actions Of Both The Governor And His Deputy Suggested They Were Not Committed To Any Peace Process, But Were Instead Seeking To Pressure The Assembly Into Dropping The Impeachment Plan While Continuing What They Described As Acts Of Impunity.

They Maintained That The Impeachment Process Must Proceed Without Interference, Stressing That The House Was Determined To Carry Out Its Constitutional Responsibilities To The End.