Posted by In the Rivers House of Assembly, Major Jack (PDP, Akuku Toru 1) and Frankline Nwabochi (PDP, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni 1) have emerged as the Majority Leader and Chief Whip, respectively.
During Wednesday’s plenary session in the Assembly chamber, 27 members elected new house leaders, who then came forward and took the oath of office.
Speaker Martins Amaewhule (PDP, Obio/Akpor 1) commended the officers on their rise to prominence and urged them to be dedicated to their new roles.
The “Financial Autonomy Bill, 2023” has also been passed on a second reading.
The Speaker emphasized the significance of the bill and expressed his belief that the governor would sign it into law.
On the other hand, the Speaker claimed that Governor Siminialayi Fubara had embezzled the money intended for the Assembly’s management in November.
He gave his word that the house would be prepared to carry out its constitutional duties in the face of unfavorable distractions.
In addition, the bill has been forwarded to the House Committee on Public Accounts for further parliamentary examination and hearings.
Since October, the 32-member house has been divided into two factions due to Majority Leader Edison Ehie’s impeachment, according to NAN.
Edison Ehie has only had four members, whilst Martins Amaewhule still has 26.