Governor Siminalayi Fubara made an unexpected visit to the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters on Thursday, amidst the ongoing political turbulence in the state.
With tight security in place, Governor Fubara entered the premises where the Martin Amaewhule-led legislators convened. Though he emphasized his presence as the state's governor, he briefly walked around the area before departing.
His visit coincided with a fresh crisis erupting within the Rivers State House of Assembly. A faction of lawmakers aligned with the governor elected Victor Oko-Jumbo, representing the Bonny constituency, as their Speaker during Wednesday's plenary session. Oko-Jumbo's election, conducted following the House's Standing Order, marked a notable shift in the Assembly dynamics.
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Previously, during the onset of the political crisis, Oko-Jumbo was among the four legislators loyal to Governor Fubara. Initially, they had elected Edison Ehie as Speaker. However, Ehie subsequently resigned from the State Assembly and assumed the role of Chief of Staff to the Governor.
The precise number of lawmakers present during Oko-Jumbo's election remains unclear.
