Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have resolved to continue impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, insisting that the governor no longer enjoys the confidence required to resolve the political crisis in the state.
The lawmakers made their position known on Friday during a live press conference in Port Harcourt, where they accused the governor of blackmail, intimidation, and violations of the 1999 Constitution.
According to the legislators, the alleged actions of the governor left the Assembly with no alternative but to invoke its constitutional powers to begin impeachment proceedings.
They also accused both the governor and his deputy of attempting to undermine the independence of the legislature.
While reaffirming their stance, the lawmakers expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the crisis and appealed to the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, to reconvene the Assembly for legislative business.
In a dramatic turn, four lawmakers who had earlier called for a political resolution reversed their positions and announced their full support for the continuation of the impeachment process.
Shortly after the press briefing, the lawmakers proceeded to the Assembly complex, where a parliamentary session was convened.
During plenary, members unanimously voted to investigate allegations of gross misconduct leveled against the governor and his deputy.
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