Rivers Assembly recalls three Fubara loyalists after apology

Summary

The Rivers State House of Assembly has rescinded its decision declaring the seats of three lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara vacant after receiving their apologies.

Highlights

• The lawmakers are Victor Oko-Jumbo, Sokari Goodboy Sokari and Orubienimigha Timothy.
• Their seats were declared vacant during the Assembly's plenary on Monday.
• A statement from Speaker Martins Amaewhule’s media aide said the lawmakers submitted letters of apology.
• The lawmakers said they had not received notice that their suspension had been lifted after the 2023 political crisis in the state.