In a groundbreaking move today, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, known for his allegiance to Governor Sim Fubara, made a significant declaration during the ongoing session. In a momentous decision that could alter the state’s political landscape, Speaker Edison Ehie, while presiding over the assembly sitting, announced the declaration of vacant seats belonging to members who had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This unprecedented step by the Speaker, closely allied with Governor Fubara, signals a bold stance against members who have shifted their political affiliations. The declaration of these seats as vacant adds a new chapter to the political dynamics within the Rivers State Assembly. With the Speaker’s announcement, the affected members now face a consequential turn of events that could potentially reshape the assembly’s composition and its direction in the coming days.
The decision, made during the ongoing session and in alignment with Governor Sim Fubara’s interests, underscores a pivotal moment in the state’s political landscape. The ramifications of these declared vacancies are anticipated to reverberate throughout the assembly, setting the stage for a paradigm shift in Rivers State’s political narrative.
