Rivers Assembly approves five commissioner nominees, rejects four
Governor Siminalayi Fubara submitted nine commissioner-nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly for screening. After a rigorous process, the House cleared five nominees and rejected four, citing poor performance and controversies. Speaker Martin Amaewhule presided over the session and announced the outcome. The House plans to forward its resolution to the governor for further action and has adjourned its plenary to Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Key takeaways
- The Rivers State House of Assembly screened nine commissioner-nominees from Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
- Five nominees—Tonye Belgam, Prof. Temple Nwafor, Dr Peters Nwagor, Lekue Kenneth, and Amarigha Edward-Hart—were cleared.
- Four nominees—Prof. Datonye Alasia, Barr. Tamuno Williams, Otonye Amachree, and Charity Deemua—were rejected due to poor performance and controversies.
- Speaker Martin Amaewhule said the House would forward its resolution to the governor and ask for the swearing-in of the cleared nominees.
- The House adjourned plenary to Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
