The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas Tuesday inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to legislate in place of the suspended Rivers State House of Assembly following the declaration of emergency rule in the state by President Bola Tinubu.
The inauguration took place at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja and was attended by members designates drawed from the six geo-political zones.
Addressing the 21-man committee, Speaker Abbas reminded the panel that its mandate is non-partisan, a call to legislate to ensure good governance, peace, and prosperity of the oil-rich state.
He said, “Your task is to oversee Rivers State following Mr President’s emergency proclamation.You must not be partisan or biased.”
The committee is chaired by House Leader, Rep. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, with Rep. Ali Isa J.C. as Deputy Chairman. Other members include Hon. Isiaka Ibrahim, Rep. Idris Ahmed Wase, Rep. Aliyu Muktar Betara, Rep. Sada Soli, Rep. James Abiodun Faleke, Rep. Igariwey Iduma Enwo, Rep. Shehu Saleh Rijau, Rep. Wole Oke, Rep. Akarachi Etinosa Amadi, Rep. Patrick Umoh, Rep. James Barka, Rep. Alex Egbona, Rep. Isa Anka, Rep. Amos Daniel, Rep. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, Rep. Onuh Onyeche Blessing, Rep. Fatima Talba, Rep. Chris Nkwonta, and Rep. Ebibake Marie Enenimiete.
The committee is expected to submit periodic reports to the House, monitor the implementation of federal policies in Rivers State, and ensure the caretaker government operates strictly within constitutional limits.
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