Honourable Chris Nwamgbor, leader of the Oshimili North Local Government Legislative Arm, has publicly declared that he remains the legitimate leader of the legislative arm, rejecting what he described as an “invalid impeachment” by some councillors led by Honourable Jeffrey Mordi representing Okpanam.
Honourable Nwamgbor, who represents Atuma-Iga Ward and was elected leader of the Oshimili North legislative arm following the inauguration of councillors, said the process by which some members announced his removal did not follow due process as stipulated in relevant laws and the council’s standing orders.
Nwamgbor was originally elected leader after the legislative arm’s formal inauguration, a development reported in mid-2024.
Speaking in a statement to newsmen Honourable Nwamgbor rejected the purported impeachment, describing it as “a political maneuver by a few individuals seeking to disrupt the legislative harmony and derail developmental programs for Oshimili North under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Honourable Innocent Esewezie.”
He insisted that no lawful notice of impeachment, proper hearing panel, or adherence to laid-down procedures was followed as required by legislative rules and the Delta State Local Government Law.
“I remain the duly elected and recognized leader of this council’s legislative arm,” he declared. “Any attempt to remove me without observing due process is null and void, and we will explore all legal channels to uphold the rule of law.”
Honourable Nwamgbor also noted that key stakeholders, including councillors and community leaders, have reaffirmed confidence in his leadership — a sign of support that he says underscores his legitimacy
The Oshimili North Legislative arm leader was presiding over plenary on the need to ban the use of fireworks during the festive period as a result of the State of Insecurity across the nation when Honourable Jeffrey stood up and read out a letter of impeachment which he alleged has been signed by majority of the house but was not communicated to the clerk of the house.
The councillor representing Okpanam led others members to force the clerk of the house to swear him in as the leader of the House after the mase was whisked away.
