The political turmoil in Rivers State deepened on Monday, March 17, as 26 lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike filed a petition accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct.
During a plenary session, the lawmakers submitted the petition to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, alleging constitutional violations by the governor and his deputy.
The lawmakers stated that their action was taken in compliance with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which mandates that at least one-third of the House members must sign such an allegation and specify the details of the misconduct.
The petition was officially transmitted to Governor Fubara and his deputy on Monday, with the Speaker expected to serve the notices on all House members within seven days, as required by law.
See the list of the lawmakers who signed the petition below:
