JUST IN : RIVERS ASSEMBLY SPEAKER AND 15 LAWMAKERS DEFECT TO APC
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with 15 other lawmakers.
KEY ISSUES:
– Defection Reason : The lawmakers cited a “clear division” within the PDP as the reason for their defection.
– Lawmakers Involved :
– Martin Amaewhule (Speaker)
– Dumle Maol (Deputy Speaker, Gokana)
– Major Jack (Akuku-Toru)
– Linda Stewart (Okrika)
– Franklin Nwabochi (Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni)
– Azeru Opara (Port Harcourt 3)
– Smart Adoki (Port Harcourt 2)
– Enemi George (Asari-Toru 2)
– Solomon Wami (Port Harcourt 1)
– Igwe Aforji (Eleme)
– Tekena Wellington (Asari-Toru 1)
– Looloo Opuende (Akuku-Toru 2)
– Peter Abbey (Degema)
– Arnold Dennis (Ogu/Bolo)
– Chimezie Nwankwo (Etche)
– Ofiks Kabang (Andoni)
– Implications : The defection is expected to intensify political tensions in the state and alter the balance of power in the Rivers State House of Assembly
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