Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy are currently being impeached, however the state High Court’s order has been overturned by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
the court on Friday ordered an interim injunction prohibiting Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and the House Clerk from communicating with the state’s Chief Judge in any way.
Additionally, the court prevented Justice Simeon Amadi, the state’s chief judge, from taking any action that might have led to his impeachment.
Enemi George, the Assembly’s spokesperson,that the court does not have the authority to become involved in the case.
Section 188(10) of the Nigerian constitution prohibits the court from becoming involved in the impeachment of a state governor, according to Enemi, who added the assembly is not aware of any court ruling.
“The House is not aware of any court order,” he stated. But according to section 188(10), the court is powerless to get involved in the impeachment procedure.