In the midst of the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, members of the State House of Assembly who remain loyal to the embattled Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have reportedly elected Ehie Edison as the new Speaker
Edison was elected during a session held at the Government House, per The Nation report.
GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that Edison’s election as Speaker follows his earlier suspension by lawmakers who are in opposition to Governor Fubara.
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This move is seen as part of the broader efforts by pro-Fubara legislators to thwart the impeachment proceedings initiated against the governor.
Details later…