Rivers Assembly Restores Seats for Three Fubara Supporters

The Rivers State House of Assembly has rescinded its earlier decision to declare the seats of three pro-Governor Siminalayi Fubara lawmakers vacant. This decision was made during the 68th Legislative Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Tenth Assembly.

The lawmakers, Hon. Timothy Oruibienimigha, Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo, and Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari, submitted separate letters of appeal, apologizing for their absence after their suspension was lifted in December. Speaker Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule read their letters and noted that investigations indicated the lawmakers may not have received the official notification regarding their suspension's lifting.

The Assembly voted in favor of the appeals, allowing the lawmakers to return to their legislative duties. This development is part of ongoing reconciliation efforts between Governor Fubara and Minister Nyesom Wike, aimed at stabilizing the political environment in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general election.