‘You Can’t Teach Me’ Rufai, Lawyer Clash During Interview On Rivers Politics

Lawyer, Godspower Egbule has said Fubara’s impeachment proceedings must strictly follow constitutional provisions, warning that court intervention at an early stage would be premature.

Egbule said, “At this point, it would be too hasty for anybody to reach the court,” adding that, “The three arms of government are circumscribed by the provisions of the Constitution.”

“It would be ultra vires for the legislature to make moves that are outside the provisions of the Constitution. It would also be ultra vires by the judge and the court to make orders that are outside the provisions of the Constitution.”

He anchored his argument on Section 188 of the Constitution, describing the impeachment process as clearly defined and sequential. “Section 188 is clear. First, a third majority, a notice of impeachment, is given to the Speaker. The Speaker sends a notice of impeachment to the governor. After that, by a motion of a third majority, that motion is now adopted by the House of Assembly and sent to the Chief Judge to set up a seven-man panel,” he said.