On Monday, 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly made a significant move, defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This shift in allegiance is reported to be closely tied to the influence of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike.
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Political analysts have linked this mass defection to the ongoing power struggle between Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, and his political mentor, Nyesom Wike.
The intricate dynamics of state politics have led to a divide within the assembly, marking a notable shift in the political landscape.
The list of the 32 members of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly and their respective constituencies sheds light on the scale of this political realignment:
1. Abua/Odual – John Dominic Iderima
2. Ahoada East 1 – Mrs Queen Williams
3. Ahoada East 2 – Rt Hon.Ehie Edison
4. Ahoada West – Sokari Goodboy Sokari
5. Akuku-Toru 1 – Asuah Mensah Jack
6. Akuku-Toru 2 – Lolo Isaiah Opuende
7. Andoni – Ofiks Kabangs Christopher
8. Asari-Toru 1 – Granville Tekenari Wellington
9. Asari-Toru 2 –Enemi Alabo George
10. Bonny – Comr Victor Oko Jumbo
11. Degema – Abbey Peter
12. Eleme – Igwe Aforji
13. Emohua – Chief/Mrs Justina Emeji
14. Etche 1 – Ignatius Onwuka
15. Etche 2 – Chimezie Nwankwo
16. Gokana – Dumle Maol
17. Ikwerre 1 – Lemchi Prince Nyeche
18. Khana 1 – Mrs Barile Nwakoh
19. Khana 2 – Barr. Dinebari Loolo
20. Obio/Akpor 1 – Martin Amaewhule
21. Obio/Akpor 2 – Mrs Emilia Lucky Amadi
22. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni 1 – Uchenna Frankline Nwabochi
23. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni 2 – Mrs Nkemuika I. Nkemjika Ezekwe
24. Ogu/Bolo – Davids Anold Okobiriari
25. Okrika – Linda Somiari Stewart
26. Omuma – Nwankwo Sylvanus
27. Opobo/Nkoro – Orubienimigha Adolphus T.
28. Oyigbo – Gerald Oforji
29. Port Harcourt 1 – Wami Solomon Chile
30. Port Harcourt 2 – Tonye Adoki
31. Port Harcourt 3 – Azeru Opara
32. Tai – Ngbar Bernard Baridamue
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This sudden shift in political allegiance is expected to have a lasting impact on the dynamics of the Rivers State House of Assembly, with potential ripple effects on the broader political landscape in the region.
The coming days are likely to witness intensified discussions and analyses as stakeholders assess the implications of this significant move.
