Rivers Assembly Restores Seats of Fubara Loyalists

The Rivers State House of Assembly reversed its decision to declare the seats of three lawmakers, Victor Oko-Jumbo, Sokari Goodboy Sokari, and Orubienimigha Timothy, vacant, restoring their membership. Speaker Martin Amaewhule read their reinstatement letters during plenary.

The three lawmakers were suspended on October 30, 2023, for alleged misconduct, but their suspension was lifted on December 20, 2023, following a peace meeting facilitated by President Bola Tinubu between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Despite the suspension being lifted, the lawmakers did not return, leading the House to declare their seats vacant on October 15, 2025, due to their absence.

On October 16, 2026, the lawmakers explained they were unaware of the lifting of their suspension, prompting the House to reconsider and vote to reverse the earlier decision, allowing their return to the chamber.