The Rivers State House of Assembly has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Amadi, over allegations of age falsification.
The resolution was passed during the House’s plenary session on Thursday after the leader of the House, Hon. Major Jack, presented certain documents to Speaker Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule.
During the session, held at the House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt, Deputy Speaker Hon. Dumle Maol raised concerns about the Chief Judge’s official records.
“These documents before me simply say that the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Simeon Amadi, falsified his age in service,” Maol stated. “Mr. Speaker, that is a very serious allegation, and I do hope that this House takes legislative notice.”
Following deliberations, the Assembly resolved to formally request the DSS to investigate the matter and report its findings to the House.
Speaker Amaewhule emphasized the need for an inquiry, stating, “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.”
A voice vote was conducted, and the House unanimously agreed to write to the DSS, requesting a thorough investigation into the allegations against Justice Amadi.
