Ten members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have pledged continued loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following the mass defection of several lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a resolution issued after the defections, the minority lawmakers formally adopted the auditorium of the Legislature Quarters as the legitimate and recognised chamber of the House.
The move underscores their resolve to maintain legislative continuity amid rising political tensions in the state.
According to a report by TVC on Friday, the 10 lawmakers also selected new officers and administered the oath of office for the positions of Minority Leader, Deputy Majority Leader, Minority Whip and Deputy Minority Whip.
Those who remained are as follows;
- Hon. Mrs. Emilia Lucky-Amadi – Obio/Akpor
- Hon. Justina Emeji – Emohua
- Hon. Ignatius Onwuka – Etche 1
- 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
- Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo – Omuma
- Hon. Iderima John Dominic – Abua/Odual
- Hon. Mgbar Bernard – Tai
The lawmakers vowed to continue discharging their constitutional duties and urged supporters of the party to remain calm as the political situation develops.
