The House of Assembly has formally accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct, issuing an official notice outlining multiple allegations against them.
The notice, endorsed by 26 lawmakers, was submitted to the Speaker of the Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, on Monday. Citing Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution (as amended), the legislators detailed allegations including financial mismanagement, obstruction of legislative functions, and unauthorized appointments to government positions.
Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday.
According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other existing laws.”
They accused Fubara of several offences including reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds, obstructing the Assembly’s activities, and appointing individuals to government positions without the required screening and confirmation.
Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu is also accused of complicity in illegal appointments, with lawmakers alleging that she actively supported the governor’s actions.
Following the submission, Speaker Amaewhule formally notified the governor of the allegations, referencing Section 188(3) of the Constitution, which mandates a response within 14 days.
“Within 14 days of the presentation of the notice to the Speaker of the House of Assembly (whether or not any statement is made by the holder of the office in reply), the House of Assembly shall resolve by motion, without any debate, whether or not the allegation shall be investigated,” Amaewhule stated in his correspondence.
The Speaker urged Governor Fubara to address the accusations in accordance with constitutional provisions, emphasizing that the Assembly would determine whether to proceed with an official investigation.
