The Rivers State House of Assembly says the state chief judge has received the impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, despite a court order restraining any action on the matter.
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Lawmakers disclosed that Simeon Amadi, the chief judge of the state, formally acknowledged the notice forwarded to his office as part of the impeachment process initiated by the assembly.
The impeachment move began last week when the lawmakers accused the governor and his deputy of gross misconduct during a plenary session in Port Harcourt.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
The charges were read by Major Jack, leader of the assembly, after being signed by 26 members, meeting the constitutional requirement to trigger the process.
The development has deepened the political tension in the state, as the assembly insists it is following due process while legal challenges surrounding the impeachment continue to unfold.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
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