Rivers Assembly Asks CJ to Set up Probe Panel against Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly has directed the Clerk of the House to formally write to the Chief Judge of the state, requesting the constitution of a seven-member investigative panel over allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu.

The house, during a plenary on Friday, presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, adopted the decision by way of unanimous voting for the immediate set up of the investigative panel.

The lawmakers said the governor lacked the trust needed to address the crisis rocking the oil-rich state, vowing to continue with the impeachment process.

They had earlier addressed a press conference before the plenary, where they accused Fubara of allegedly using blackmail against the house.

Speaking with newsmen, the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol, said Fubara lacked the trust needed to address the crisis rocking the state.

They accused the governor of infringing on the 1999 Constitution, saying the parliament was left with no other choice but to apply their legislative power by impeaching him from office.

They also claimed the governor and his deputy had resorted to intimidating the parliament.

They, however, thanked President Bola Tinubu for wading into the crisis.

He said, “It is obvious that the only solution now is to apply the solution prescribed by the 1999 Constitution as altered, which is the impeachment of the incorrigible governor and the deputy governor.

“We therefore strongly appeal to leaders at all levels and the good people of Rivers State to kindly consider the problem at hand and understand that the impeachment process is the best way to go at this point.

“We are using this medium to call on the Speaker to allow the constitutional process to proceed unhindered. We thank our dear President, Bola Tinubu, who has demonstrated so much love for Rivers State. He did his best for the resolution of this impasse, but the governor and deputy governor are adamant.”

Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million. All earnings paid in US Dollars. Rather than wonder, click here to find out how it works.

Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.