Rivers Assembly Reinstates Three Lawmakers Loyal to Fubara

On October 19, the Rivers State House of Assembly recalled three lawmakers: Hon. Timothy Oruibienimigha, Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo, and Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari, who represent Opobo/Nkoro Constituency, Bonny Constituency, and Ahoada West Constituency, respectively. This decision followed a meeting between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Chief Nyesom Wike, along with their loyalists, at the governor's residence in Port Harcourt.

The lawmakers had sent letters of appeal to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaeghwele, expressing regret for their absence due to a lack of communication regarding the lifting of their suspension, which was initially imposed on October 30, 2023. During the 68th Legislative Sitting, the House voted to rescind the earlier decision declaring their seats vacant, emphasizing that the investigation indicated the lawmakers may not have received the necessary correspondence.

The suspension was lifted following a presidential intervention on December 20, 2023.