The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct.
Twenty-six members of the House of Assembly raised the allegation in a letter they sent to the Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
They are accusing the governor of reckless and unconstitutional expenditure of public funds, hindering or obstructing the Rivers State House of Assembly, and the appointment of persons to occupy offices/positions in the Rivers State Government without allowing for the requirement of screening and confirmation among others.
FULL TEXT OF ALLEGATIONS AGAINST FUBARA, DEP.
Below is the full text of the allegations levelled by the lawmakers against the governor and the deputy governor:
(Channels TV)
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