The political landscape in Rivers State has become more turbulent as the State House of Assembly has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate Chief Judge Justice Simeon Amadi over allegations of age falsification.
During Thursday’s plenary session, House Leader Hon. Major Jack submitted documents to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, prompting a debate among lawmakers.
Raising concerns about the Chief Judge’s records, Deputy Speaker Hon. Dumle Maol stated, “These documents before me simply say that the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Amadi, falsified his age in service. Mr. Speaker, that is a very serious allegation, and I do hope that this House takes legislative notice.”
Following discussions, the Assembly resolved to formally request an investigation from the DSS and await a report on their findings.
Emphasizing the need for due process, Speaker Amaewhule remarked, “The documents are only suggesting a case of age falsification by the honourable Chief Judge of the state, Simeon Amadi. What it means is that there has to be an investigation to that effect.”
The motion was put to a vote and passed unanimously, further heightening political tensions in the state.
