Rivers Chief Judge Rejects Probe Request on Governor Fubara Amid Legal Tensions

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, rejected the Rivers State House of Assembly's request to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Ngozi Odu for alleged misconduct. This decision was based on court orders prohibiting the formation of a judicial panel for this purpose.

The Assembly's move against the executive arm amid allegations adds to political and legal tensions in Rivers State.