The Rivers State Legislature has issued a misconduct notice on Fubara, the state governor, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This marks an important development in the ongoing legal matters concerning the state’s leadership.
According to the notice, which complies with Section 188 of the Constitution of Nigeria, both Fubara and Odu are accused of gross misconduct in their official duties. The allegations include reckless spending of public funds that go against the Constitution.
The misconduct notice on Fubara and the deputy governor highlights serious concerns about their management of state resources. The legislature emphasizes that these allegations are taken very seriously and will be addressed in accordance with the law.
The Rivers State Legislature is expected to provide further updates on this situation as it develops, focusing on the implications of the misconduct notice on Fubara and the potential next steps in this crucial process.
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The Letter Reads:
NOTICE OF ALLEGATIONS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT BROUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 188 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (AS AMENDED), 1999.
RE: ACTS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR BY HIS EXCELLENCY SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS, GOVERNOR OFRIVERS STATE
In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Governor of Rivers State in the performance of the functions of his office.
GROSS MISCONDUCT
1. Reckless and unconstitutional expenditure of public funds
contrary to Sections 120, 121 (1)(2) and 122 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
NOTICE OF ALLEGATIONS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT BROUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 188 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (AS AMENDED), 1999.
RE: ACTS OF GROSS MISCONDUCT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR BY HER EXCELLENCY, PROF. NGOZI NMA ODU DSSRS, DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF RIVERS STATE
In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we the
undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly hereby
forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor
of Rivers State in the performance of the functions of her office.
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