The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed that the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, has acknowledged receipt of the impeachment notice filed against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
Gossip News Now reports that impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy began last week, following allegations of gross misconduct.
The process was initiated after the Assembly Leader, Major Jack, read the notice detailing claims of misconduct against Governor Fubara, reportedly signed by 26 members of the House.
On Friday, the Assembly approved a motion requesting the Chief Judge to set up a panel to investigate the allegations against the governor and his deputy.
The accusations include budgetary irregularities, failure to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Assembly, unauthorized spending of public funds, and withholding statutory allocations meant for the legislature, among other alleged infractions.
Court Issues Interim Restraining Order
Meanwhile, a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt issued an interim order preventing the Chief Judge from receiving or acting on any impeachment notice against Fubara and Odu.
The restraining order was granted by Justice Florence Fiberesima following two separate suits filed by the governor and his deputy, marked OYHC/7/CS/2026 and OYHC/6/CS/2026.
The order bars the Chief Judge from receiving, forwarding, considering, or acting on any impeachment requests, resolutions, or allegations submitted by Assembly members.
However, in a statement released Friday evening, Enemi George, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions, and Complaints, said the impeachment letters and all related documents had already been delivered and acknowledged by the Chief Judge.
George stated:
“It is important to inform the good people of Rivers State that Mr Speaker has fully complied with the Constitution, and letters sent by him to the Chief Judge have been received and acknowledged.
“All relevant documents, including the Notices of Allegations of Gross Misconduct, were attached.”
He emphasized that the Assembly’s actions are firmly based on Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which outlines the procedure for impeaching a governor.
George urged residents to remain calm and not be influenced by attempts to undermine democratic processes.
“All subsequent steps in the impeachment process are clearly outlined under Section 188 of the Constitution. The people of Rivers State should remain calm and not be misled by those seeking to truncate our democracy,” he added.
The lawmaker also expressed gratitude to residents for their support and prayers, insisting that the Assembly has acted entirely within constitutional limits.
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