In a significant development, the Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated a probe into allegations of age falsification against the state’s Chief Judge, Simeon Amadi. The decision was made during a plenary session where documents were presented, suggesting that Justice Amadi falsified his age while in service. The House resolved to invite the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the matter through a voice vote.
This move adds to the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, which have been heightened by a bitter rivalry between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other political figures. The judiciary has also faced recent controversy, with the Chief Judge denying reports of a planned one-year leave amid these political disputes.
The investigation into Justice Amadi’s alleged age falsification marks a new layer of complexity in the state’s political landscape, as the Assembly seeks to address the serious allegations against a key judicial figure.
