By Ayodele Oni
Designation of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara as ‘Madam’ in the impeachment notice served on him on Thursday may turn to be one of the technicalities which can stall the action.
The Rivers State House Assembly had addressed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as “Madam” in the notice of impeachment to the Governor.
The Assembly, on Thursday, initiated impeachment proceedings against Fubara.
The Lawmakers launched the process after Major Jack, leader of the Assembly, read gross misconduct charges against Fubara, signed by 26 members of the House.
Martin Amaewhule, the speaker, said the notice of gross misconduct would be served on the governor within the next seven days, as required by law.
The Assembly later served Fubara with the notice of gross misconduct but addressed him as “Madam”.
The notice dated January 8, 2026, was signed by Amaewhule.
The Governor and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu were addressed as ‘Madam’ in the two letters by the Assembly.
The state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has advised the assembly against the action warning members not to be teleguided by outsiders.
Amaewhule has threatened to resign as Speaker if the present impeachment move fails.
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