River State Governor Faces Impeachment Over Gross Misconduct Allegations

The River State House of Assembly has started impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Professor Ngozi Odu for alleged gross misconduct, including budgetary impropriety and unauthorized expenditures. The accusations involve failure to present the 2026 budget appropriation bill and demolishing the assembly complex.

The Supreme Court's definition of gross misconduct is cited, emphasizing breaches of the constitution. The move raises concerns about a potential repeat of past political crises in River State.