Another drama is ensuing in the Rivers State House of Assembly as Speaker Martin Amaewhule-led group has declared four of pro-Governor Fubara lawmakers seats vacant.
The Speaker stated that the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers are vacant following their absence from sittings for 152 days.
Amaewhule made this disclosure during plenary on Tuesday, October 15. The Speaker pointed out that Ehie did not properly write to inform the House of his new office. And consequent upon that, his seat has been declared vacant.
On Victor Oko-Jumbo and the two other lawmakers, the House held three separate votes to declare their seats vacant. They were accused of been absent from sitting for 152 days consecutively without notification or permission, in violation of the 1999 Constitution.
The House further agreed to write to INEC to conduct elections to replace the now vacant seats within 90 days to provide representation for their people.
Also, the House agreed to give Governor Fubara another opportunity to present the 2024 Appropriations Bill.
Recall that Appeal Court in Abuja had nullified the Governor’s presentation of N800bn Appropriation Budget Bill, to a parallel House led by Edison Ehie.
source: Channels TV
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