Rivers State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
The move came to the fore at a plenary session on Thursday, which was presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule.
The Majority Leader, Major Jack, read a notice of allegations citing gross misconduct against Governor Fubara.
Endorsed by 26 lawmakers, the notice accused the governor of actions allegedly in breach of the Nigerian Constitution.
Speaker Amaewhule announced that the impeachment notice would be served on the governor within seven days, in line with constitutional requirements.
The Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart, also read a separate notice detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu during similar sitting.
