Appointments: Fubara is accused of misconduct by the Rivers Assembly

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been accused of engaging in illegal activities by the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, made this accusation during a plenary session held at the Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt.

The lawmakers gathered for an unscheduled meeting after overriding the governor and passing four laws during their previous sitting.

The Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, brought the recent appointments made by the governor to the attention of the Speaker. These appointments were for the positions of the Local Government Service Commission, Bureau of Public Procurement, and New City Development Authority.

The Speaker clarified that the law does not allow for acting chairmen and questioned the legality of the New City Development Authority. The House engaged in a debate, with some lawmakers raising concerns about the authority’s legal existence.

The Speaker accused the governor of acting tyrannically and the House decided to send a warning letter to him regarding his actions. These new developments have sparked speculation about whether the House will resume its halted impeachment proceedings against the governor.