The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, announced on Monday that he has received a notice of allegation of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.
This is even as the house called in the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to investigate funds allegedly misappropriated by the Fubara’s administration.
A statement by Martins Wachukwu, Special Assistant On Media to the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, said the notice was signed by 26 members of the House, on the lists of five grounds of gross misconduct against the Governor and three against the deputy.
The allegations against Governor Fubara include reckless and unconstitutional expenditure of public funds, hindering or obstructing the Rivers State House of Assembly, and appointing persons to occupy offices without proper screening and confirmation. His deputy, Prof. Odu, is accused of supporting the illegal appointments.
In response to the allegations, the Speaker has transmitted the notice to the Governor and his deputy, and the House has resolved to publish the notice in at least three national dailies to ensure they are aware of the allegations.
In a related development, the House has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, for allegedly spending huge sums of money without proper appropriation.
The Governor has reportedly barred state officials from honoring the House’s invitation, but the Speaker has vowed that this will not deter the House from performing its constitutional duties.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has also amended its Standing Orders to allow for emergency sittings, if necessary, to address the crisis.
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