Rivers State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Government of Rivers State inaugurated in 1979.[citation needed] It is a unicameral body with 32 members elected into 32 state constituencies. The Assembly's primary function is to enact laws for the peace, order, and good governance of Rivers State, as outlined in the Constitution of Nigeria. The current Speaker of the State Assembly is Martins Amaewhule.[citation needed]
Rivers State House of Assembly | |
|---|---|
| 10th Rivers State House of Assembly | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
New session started | June 5, 2023 |
| Leadership | |
Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly | Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, DSSRS (PDP) |
Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly | Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol, Esq. (PDP) |
Leader of the House | Hon. Major Jack (PDP) |
Deputy Leader | Hon. Linda Somiari Stewart (PDP) |
Chief Whip | Hon. Nwabochi Frankline Uchenna (PDP) |
Deputy Whip | Hon. Ofiks Kagbang Christopher (PDP) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 32 |
Length of term | 4 years |
| Elections | |
Last election | 2023 |
Next election | 2027 |
| Meeting place | |
| Moscow Road, Old GRA, Port Harcourt Rivers State | |
| Website | |
| Rivers State House of Assembly | |
History
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Powers
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Qualifications
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The 10th Rivers State House of Assembly
editThe 10th Rivers State House of Assembly consists of 32 elected representatives from each constituency[citation needed]
| Constituency | Representative |
|---|---|
| Abua–Odual | Hon. John Dominic Iderima (PDP) |
| Ahoada East I | Hon. Tony Williams Queen Uwuma (PDP) |
| Ahoada East II | (Vacant) |
| Ahoada West | (Vacant) |
| Akuku-Toru I | Hon. Major M. Jack (PDP) |
| Akuku-Toru II | Hon. Lolo Isaiah Opuende, Esq. (PDP) |
| Andoni | Hon. Ofiks Kagbang Christopher (PDP) |
| Asari-Toru I | Hon. Tekenari Granville Wellington (PDP) |
| Asari-Toru II | Hon. Enemi Alabo George (PDP) |
| Bonny | (Vacant) |
| Degema | Hon. Peter Enemeneya Abbey (PDP) |
| Eleme | Hon. Igwe Obey Aforji (PDP) |
| Emohua | Hon. Emeji Justina (PDP) |
| Etche I | Hon. Onwuka Ignatius Obenachi (PDP) |
| Etche II | Hon. Chimezie Christian Nwankwo (PDP) |
| Gokana | Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol, Esq. (PDP) |
| Ikwerre | Hon. Prince Lemchi Nyeche (PDP) |
| Khana I | Hon. Barile Nwakoh (PDP) |
| Khana II | Hon. Dinebari Loolo (Deceased) |
| Obio-Akpor I | Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, DSSRS (PDP) |
| Obio-Akpor II | Hon. Emilia Lucky Amadi (PDP) |
| Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni I | Hon. Nwabochi Frankline Uchenna (PDP) |
| Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni II | Hon. Nkemjika Ijeoma Ezekwe (PDP) |
| Ogu–Bolo | Hon. Davids Okobiriari Arnold (PDP) |
| Okrika | Hon. Linda Koroma Somiari-Stewart (PDP) |
| Omuma | Hon. Nwankwo Sylvanus Enyinna (PDP) |
| Opobo–Nkoro | (Vacant) |
| Oyigbo | Hon. Oforji Gerald (PDP) |
| Port Harcourt I | Hon. Solomon Wami (PDP) |
| Port Harcourt II | Hon. Tonye Smart Adoki (PDP) |
| Port Harcourt III | Hon. Azeru Opara (PDP) |
| Tai | Hon. Ngbar Bernard Baridamue (PDP) |
| Clerk of the House | Emeka Amadi, PhD |
Rivers State House of 9 10th Assembly members
edit- Solomon Sokolo. (Abua-Odual)
- Queen Williams. (Ahoada East)
- Ehie Ogerenye Edision. (Ahoada East)
- Sokari Goodboy Sokari. (Ahoada West)
- Major Jack (Akuku-Toru i)
- Lolo Opuende Isaiah (Akuku-Toru ii)
- Ikuinyi O. Ibani. (Andoni)
- Granville Wellington. (Asari-Toru I)
- Enemi Alabo George. (Asari-Toru ii)
- Abinye Blessing Pepple. (Bonny)
- Soberekon Anthony. (Degema)
- Igwe Aforji. (Eleme)
- John Wokoma. (Emohua)
- Opurum Nnanna. (Etche I)
- Tony Uchechukwu Ejiogu (Etche ii)
- Maol Dumle. (Gokana)
- Anselem Oguguo (Ikwerre)
- Denyah Bariene. (Khana I)
- Prince Ngbor. (Khana ii)
- Martin Amaewhule. (Obi/Akpor I)
- Michael Chinda. (Obi/Akpor ii)
- Uchenna Frankline. (Ogba/ Egbema/Ndoni 1)
- Nkemuika Nkemjika Ezekwe (Ogba/ Egbema/ Ndoni ii)
- Davids Anolds. (Ogu/Bolo)
- Linda Somiari Stewart. (Okrika)
- Kelechi Nwogu. (Omuma)
- Adonye Diri. (Opobo/Nkoro)
- Gerald Oforji. (Oyigbo)
- Wami Solomon Chile. (Port Harcourt I)
- Tonye Adoki. (Port harcourt Ii)
- Azeru Opara. (Port harcourt iii)
- Matthew Nenubari Dike. (Tai) [citation needed]
Committees
edit- Public Accounts
- House Services
- Training & Information
- Finance
- Judiciary
- Local Government
- Works
- Women Affairs
- Commerce & Industry
- Agriculture
- Water resources
- Education
- Youth Employment & Empowerment
- Social Welfare & Rehabilitation/ Pilgrims Board SIEC Budget
- Commissions & Agencies
- Rules & Business Committee
- Public petitions
- Ethics & Privileges
- UBE
- Sustainable Development / Emergency Relief
- Transport
- Health
- Power
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Chieftaincy & Community Affairs
- Land, Housing & Urban Development
- Sports
- Environment
- Bills and Motions
- Employment [citation needed]
References
editExternal links
edit"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State" *https://thenationdigest.com/2025/03/18/tinubu-declares-state-of-emergency-n-rivers-suspends-governor-and-house-of-assembly/ The Nation Digest