Rivers State Chief Judge Halts Impeachment Process Amid Legal Constraints

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, refused to constitute an impeachment panel against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Professor Ngozi Odu, citing legal limitations. The State House of Assembly had requested the panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct.

The Chief Judge's decision came after a legal suit was filed to restrain any further action. The legislative assembly had urged the Chief Judge to proceed with the impeachment process, but he declined, emphasizing compliance with constitutional provisions.