- The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed that the Chief Judge received official letters outlining allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, as lawmakers prepare to proceed with the impeachment process.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed that the state’s Chief Judge has received and formally acknowledged official letters detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu.
The confirmation came in a statement by the Assembly’s spokesperson and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Dr. Enemi Alabo George, who noted that all relevant documents, including notices of the allegations, were attached to the correspondence.
Enemi confirmed that the notice has been received and acknowledged.
The development follows last Friday’s plenary session, during which lawmakers reiterated their intention to proceed with the impeachment process, citing Section 188(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the Assembly to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against a sitting governor and deputy governor.
In other news…. Popular influencer Baddy of Lagos has taken his first steps months after undergoing orthopedic surgery in Egypt to correct a congenital leg condition.
Recall that Baddy had earlier sought financial assistance online to treat his bowed legs, with the campaign led by fellow influencer Wizarab, who rallied support for the surgery.
Baddy later revealed that both legs could not be operated on at the same time due to the intensity of the pain and recovery process. As a result, only one leg was corrected, with plans to return for the second surgery after full recovery.
Sharing an update on his X page, Baddy posted a video of himself walking with the aid of a crutch and expressed gratitude to supporters, writing:
“First steps with my leg post surgery, y’all gave me this ❤️”
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