Rivers Assembly Reverses Decision, Recalls Three Pro-Fubara Lawmakers
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly has rescinded its decision to declare the seats of three pro-Governor Siminalayi Fubara lawmakers vacant. The development signaled renewed
Rivers State House of Assembly has overturned its decision to deem the seats of three lawmakers who support Governor Siminalayi Fubara as vacant, a move that reflects a fresh push towards reconciliation between the governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The lawmakers who were in the process of being removed - Hon.
Timothy Oruibienimigha, Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo, and Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari - submitted written apologies to the House prior to the meeting. They explained that they were unaware of the lifting of their suspension as they had not received any official notification. After reviewing the situation, the House's Speaker, Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, allowed the lawmakers to resume their duties.
The decision was made after careful consideration, with Amaewhule emphasizing that justice should rule over emotion, and that the House's decision was based on the law, not sentiment. The decision follows a series of political negotiations between Wike and Fubara, which seemed to have eased tensions between the two branches of the state government.
On Sunday, Wike accompanied a delegation of state legislators, local government chairmen, and other political figures, to meet with Fubara to discuss the recent developments and the state of political relations in Rivers State. This development comes at a time when both parties are working towards establishing a more stable political environment ahead of the 2027 general election.
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