Rivers: 10 PDP lawmakers still loyal after assembly mass defection

Speaker Amaewhule

Following the recent mass defection of several members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the remaining PDP lawmakers have reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and vowed to continue legislative activities in line with the constitution.

In a resolution passed by the minority lawmakers, the auditorium of the Legislature Quarters was formally adopted as the lawful and recognised hallowed chamber of the House, signalling their determination to maintain order and continuity despite the political upheaval.

As reported by TVC on Friday, the 10 remaining members of PDP in the Rivers State House of Assembly select officers and administer the oath of office for the following positions:

Minority leader
Deputy majority leader
Minority whip
Deputy minority whip

PDP lawmakers who did not defect and their constituencies:

Hon. Mrs. Emilia Lucky-Amadi-Obio/Akpor

⁠Hon. Justina Emeji- Emohua

⁠Hon.Ignatius Onwuka-Etche1 4. ⁠Hon. Mrs. Barile Nwakor – Khana 1

Hon. Mrs Ezekwe Nkemjika- Ogba-Egbema Ndoni II

Hon. Queen Owuma Tony-Williams- Ahoada East 1

⁠Hon. Lemchi Nyeche – Ikwerre Constituency

Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo- Omuma

Hon. Iderima John Dominic- Abua /Odual

Hon. Mgbar Bernard- Tai

PUNCH Online had reported that 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.