The House of Representatives has released names of a 19-man adhoc committee to oversight Rivers State for the period of the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu.
In a press release signed by Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., the Spokesman of the House, and dated Sunday April 13, 2025, the following members have been nominated.
The release also announced that inauguration of this Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. “In line with Section 5 of the State of Emergency (Rivers State) Proclamation, 2025, and pursuant to Section 11(4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the House has constituted a dedicated Ad-Hoc Committee to monitor implementation and ensure that governance in the State remains within the bounds of constitutionalism and rule of law.”
Members of the Committee include:
- Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere – Chairman
- Rt. Hon. Ali Isa J.C. – Deputy Chairman
- Rt. Hon. Isiaka Ibrahim – Member
- Rt. Hon. Idris Ahmed Wase – Member
- Rep. Aliyu Muktar Betara – Member
- Rep. Sada Soli – Member
- Rep. James Abiodun Faleke – Member
- Rep. Igariwey Iduma Enwo – Member
- Rep. Shehu Saleh Rijau – Member
- Rep. Wole Oke – Member
- Rep. Akarachi Etinosa Amadi – Member
- Rep. Patrick Umoh – Member
- Rep. James Barka – Member
- Rep. Alex Egbona – Member
- Rep. Isa Anka – Member
- Rep. Amos Daniel – Member
- Rep. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu – Member
- Rep. Onuh Onyeche Blessing – Member
- Rep. Fatima Talba – Member
- Head of Secretariat: Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi
According to the Spokesman of the House, This development underscores the resolve of the House of Representatives to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and ensure that the extraordinary measures undertaken during the emergency period remain subject to legislative oversight, guided by transparency, accountability, and the best interest of the good people of Rivers State.