BOMADI – The Leader of the Bomadi Local Government Legislative Arm,Hon. Wurukeseiye Doubra has strongly condemned the impeachment notice submitted by some disgruntled councillors to the Delta State House of Assembly, seeking the removal of Council Chairman Hon. Dagidi Andaye.
In a statement released on Thursday, Hon. Doubra criticized misleading media reports regarding the councillors’ actions, asserting that they acted unlawfully without following due process.
He explained that the legislative arm’s complex had been shut down by the council chairman to prevent unrest after six councillors were suspended for misconduct.
Hon. Doubra reaffirmed his position, declaring that he remains the legitimate leader of the house and that the purported impeachment lacks proper procedure.
He dismissed allegations of gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds against Hon. Andaye as unfounded and laughable, citing the chairman’s successful execution of fourteen significant projects within his first year, earning accolades from various sectors.
the Leader of the Bomadi Local Government Legislative Arm
He noted that just weeks prior, the councillors had expressed their confidence in Hon. Andaye’s performance by awarding him a vote of confidence.
Hon Doubra expressed his belief that the impeachment notice was motivated by jealous politicians within Bomadi.
Touching on allegations concerning an ₦800 million loan from Zenith Bank, Hon. Doubra clarified that the chairman had convened a meeting with all councillors to discuss the necessity of the loan for contractor payments, which received unanimous approval.
He emphasized that the process followed legal protocols and denied claims of forged signatures.
Furthermore, he refuted accusations that Hon. Andaye awarded contracts to himself and appointed unauthorized aides, labeling them as concocted stories aimed at undermining the council chairman’s reputation.
The full statement reads;
OFFICIAL REBUTTAL TO IMPEACHMENT NOTICE AGAINST
HON. DAGIDI ANDAYE, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN,
BOMADI LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
We, the undersigned — Hon. Wurukeseye Doubra (Leader of the Legislative Arm) and Cmr. Julius Clarke (Clerk of the Legislative Arm) — formally respond to the “Notice of Impeachment” dated January 5, 2026, submitted by a faction of Councilors and received by your esteemed House on January 7, 2026. We categorically reject the allegations as baseless, procedurally void, and politically motivated, and we demand that due process — as enshrined in the Delta State Local Government Law — be strictly observed before any further action is taken.
1. Preliminary Objection: The Notice is Null and Void for Lack of Due Process
Section 31(2) of the Delta State Local Government Law, 2017 (as amended) requires that an impeachment notice be:
“…initiated by a written notice signed by not less than two‑thirds of the total membership of the Legislative Arm, served on the Chairman through the Clerk of the House, and accompanied by documentary proof of the alleged misconduct.”
Yet the record confirms that:
No valid meeting was convened on January 5, 2026 — no notice was served, and the Clerk was absent. In fact, the Clerk publicly denounced the session as a “kangaroo meeting” and confirmed he never participated.
The notice was not served through the Clerk — a fatal flaw under the law. Without the Clerk’s service, the notice is legally non‑existent.
This alone renders the entire process void ab initio. Courts have repeatedly held that “where a statute prescribes a specific procedure for removal, strict compliance is mandatory” — as seen in Adeyemi v. Ogun State Local Government Service Commission (2022).
2. Rebuttal to Specific Allegations
Allegation 1: “Forgery of Councilors’ Signatures to Obtain an ₦800 Million Loan Without Legislative Approval”
Fact: The loan was approved by resolution of the Legislative Arm on the 22nd of June 2025, following an Executive Committee decision on June 18th , 2025 — both documented are attached. The bank required only the signatures of the Leader , as per standard practice — not individual councilors. No signature was forged; the documents bear the authentic signatures of Hon. Wurukeseye Doubra.
It is pertinent to note that the Delta State Local Government Law permits loans approved by resolution — no further signature is required. The allegation is a deliberate falsehood intended to defame the Chairman.
Allegation 2: “Use of Vigilantes and Thugs to Intimidate Citizens and Councilors”
Fact: The Bomadi Local Government Vigilante Unit operates under the Delta State Law to assist the Police and JTF. During the Bomadi Operation Safe Yuletide (December 2025), they worked alongside security agencies — resulting in zero major incidents — a feat praised by indigenes and diaspora alike. No complaint was ever filed by any councillor or citizen. The claim is hearsay, unsupported by any police report or affidavit.
Allegation 3: “Locking Up Legislative Chambers to Disrupt Sittings”
Fact: On 5th January, 2025, the Leader and Clerk informed the Chairman that an illegal emergency session — without quorum, without the mace, and under duress — was being staged to suspend the Leader. The Clerk confirmed he was forced to preside and that the mace used was fake. To prevent further chaos, the Chairman ordered the chambers sealed for 48 hours — not to silence debate, but to restore order. This was not high‑handedness — it was crisis management. The chambers were reopened once calm was restored.
Allegation 4: “Appointment of Unqualified Aides Paid Secretly”
Fact: All staff appointments followed the Public Service Rules and were approved by the Local Government Service Commission. Their salaries are processed through the Local |Government Finance and Treasury Department in collaboration with the Local Government Service Commission — no “secret” payments exist. A full list of aides, casual staff and payroll registers is available for audit.
Allegation 5: “Award of Unapproved Contracts to Self”
Fact: All projects through direct labour and contract were approved by the Legislative Arm — as evidenced by the 2024 and 2025 Annual Estimates. No contract was diverted to the Chairman personally. Audit reports confirm compliance.
Allegation 6: “Breach of Oath and Asset Declaration”
Fact: The Chairman filed his asset declaration with the Code of Conduct Bureau in the month of July, 2024 — receipt attached. No breach has been reported by the Bureau.
3. The Real Motive: Fifth‑Columnist Machinations
The councilors behind this plot are the same individuals who:
Illegally suspended the Leader and Clerk on January 5, 2026 using a fake mace and no quorum.
Were suspended by the legitimate House leadership later that day for “participation in a no‑quorum, no‑mace sitting”.
Admitted to “being on phone calls all through the night with some disgruntled leaders” plotting the move — as reported by local sources.
These are not principled lawmakers — they are rent‑seekers who have long opposed the Chairman’s transformation agenda, fearing loss of patronage. Their recent “vote of confidence” in December, 2025 in honour of the Chairman proves they knew he was performing well — and now seek to derail progress.
4. A Record of Achievement — Not Recklessness
Since taking office, Chairman Andaye has delivered over 20 legacy projects, initiatives and interventions — all funded transparently through approved budgets. His work has earned national recognition:
Nigeria Local Government Chairman of the Year 2025 — Times Africa Magazine.
Award of Excellence as an Icon of Societal Transformation — National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Transformational Development Legacy Award — Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council.
Time Magazine Nation‑Building & Community Development Award — Obafemi Awolowo University.
Most Accommodating Local Government Council in Nigeria 2025 — Federal Ministry of Local Government Affairs.
To call this man “reckless” while holding these honours is self‑contradictory.
5. The Impeachment Is a Political Stunt, Not A Legal Process
Under Section 31(1) of the Delta State Local Government Law, removal requires “gross misconduct” — defined as willful violation of law or oath. The Chairman has:
Never been convicted of any crime.
Never been found to have misapplied funds (all expenditures audited and approved).
Never denied the Legislature its right to sit — on the contrary, he restored order when they tried to self‑destruct.
This impeachment is a political vendetta, orchestrated by a disgruntled minority whose only weapon is rumor, not evidence. The Delta State House of Assembly must reject it — not because the Chairman is infallible — but because due process demands proof, not press releases.
6. Conclusion and Request
In light of the above facts — and in accordance with the Delta State Local Government Law 2017 as amended— we formally request that the Delta State House of Assembly:
Reject the impeachment notice as procedurally void,
Demand all supporting documents from the accusers, and
Grant Hon. Dagidi Andaye a fair hearing before any further action is taken.
We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law — and we stand ready to present witnesses, bank records, award certificates, and meeting minutes to prove that Bomadi’s development has been lawful, inclusive, and award‑winning.
Hon. Wurukeseye Doubra
Leader of the Legislative Arm,
Bomadi Local Government Council
Clerk of the Legislative Arm,
Cmr. Julius Clarke
Bomadi Local Government Council
