The political landscape in Rivers State shifted dramatically on Friday as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Amaewhule’s defection came alongside 15 other lawmakers, marking one of the largest mass exits from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in recent years.
During Friday’s plenary, the lawmakers announced their decision, blaming their departure on the deepening crisis within the PDP.
Those who defected include:
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
More details soon…
