In Port Harcourt, the Rivers State House of Assembly, aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, is set to undertake a significant administrative procedure: screening a new commissioner nominee on Monday.
This decision was communicated through an official memorandum, with the Speaker of the Assembly announcing it. The memo, bearing the signature of the clerk of the house, G.M Gillis-West, serves as an official directive to all relevant parties.
The urgency of this screening arises in the context of recent legal developments. A court injunction issued on Friday has placed restrictions on Martin Amaewhule and 24 others, preventing them from assuming their roles as Speaker and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This legal injunction adds a layer of complexity to the political landscape within the state.
Against this backdrop, the memorandum extends a formal invitation to Dagogo Iboroma, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, to attend the screening session. The venue specified for this event is the Hallowed Chamber, located within the Rivers State House of Assembly Auditorium, situated in the administrative block of the Government House Port Harcourt.
The memorandum outlines specific requirements for the nominee’s attendance. In addition to his presence, Dagogo Iboroma is requested to bring 10 sets of his curriculum vitae, photocopies of his credentials, and the original documents for authentication purposes.
In essence, this screening process represents a crucial step in the governance of Rivers State. It underscores the ongoing efforts to ensure the effective functioning of the state’s executive council, even amidst legal challenges and political tensions.
