The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.

The move followed the presentation of notices of allegations and gross misconduct during plenary, as broadcast live on Channels Television. The sitting was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule.

The Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, read the notice of allegations against Governor Fubara, stating that the document was signed by 26 members of the Assembly.

According to the lawmakers, the allegations against the governor border on gross misconduct and are grounded on provisions of the Nigerian Constitution.

Speaker Amaewhule announced that the notice would be formally served on Governor Fubara within the next seven days, in line with constitutional requirements.

Similarly, the Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart, read out a separate notice of allegations and gross misconduct against the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Oduh.

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