Following the mass defection of lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the floor of the House, other members of the House remain loyal to the party.
Rivers State House of Assembly adopts a resolution to adopt the auditorium of the legislature quarters as the lawful and recognised hallowed chambers of the house.
10 remaining members of PDP in the Rivers State House of Assembly select officers and administer oath of office for the following positions:
Minority leader
Deputy majority leader
Minority whip
Deputy minority whip
PDP lawmakers who did not defect and their constituencies:
1. Hon. Mrs. Emilia Lucky-Amadi-Obio/Akpor
2. Hon. Justina Emeji- Emohua
3. Hon.Ignatius Onwuka-Etche1
4. Hon. Mrs. Barile Nwakor – Khana 1
5. Hon. Mrs Ezekwe Nkemjika- Ogba-Egbema Ndoni II
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6. Hon. Queen Owuma Tony-Williams- Ahoada East 1
7. Hon. Lemchi Nyeche – Ikwerre Constituency
8. Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo- Omuma
9. Hon. Iderima John Dominic- Abua /Odual
10. Hon. Mgbar Bernard- Tai
TVC previously reported that 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly defect from PDP to APC on the floor and of the House.
Rivers State House of Assembly adopts resolution to adopt the auditorium of the legislature quarters as the lawful and recognised hallow chambers of the house.
