Drama In Rivers State Assembly As Pro-Fubara Faction, Pro-Wike Faction Hold Separate Sittings

Rivers State is currently experiencing political tensions, with two factions of the State House of Assembly holding separate sittings today (Monday).

On Sunday night, the faction led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, which is loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, invited a new commissioner-nominee, Emmanuel Frank-Fubara, to appear before it on Monday for screening and confirmation as a member of the State Executive Council. The invitation was extended through a letter written by the Clerk, Dr. G. M Gillis-West.

Meanwhile, the faction led by Martin Amaewhule, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will also convene a plenary session today, according to Punch Newspaper. The pro-Fubara lawmakers will meet in a makeshift chamber at the Government House in Port Harcourt, while the pro-Wike lawmakers will gather at the official State Assembly quarters on Aba Road, also in Port Harcourt.

Notably, this will be the first sitting of the pro-Wike group since the Court of Appeal ruling recognised them as legitimate members of the House.

The controversy between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike has continued unabated, throwing the state into political tensions