The political situation in Rivers State has become more intense as the state House of Assembly issued a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.

This happened on March 17, with lawmakers stating that their action follows the Nigerian Constitution.

This comes as tensions continue to rise between the governor and the Assembly, especially over the presentation of the 2025 budget. The disagreement has created a political crisis, with both sides standing their ground.

Many people are watching closely to see what happens next in this ongoing conflict between the executive and legislative arms of the Rivers State government.

“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,” the notice read