Fubara And Wike Factions Host Separate Public Hearings In Assembly

Fubara And Wike Factions Host Separate Public Hearings In Assembly

Rivers State House of Assembly factions led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have each held separate public hearings on different legislative bills…… CONTINUE READING

The faction led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, the Speaker loyal to Fubara, conducted a public hearing on the Rivers Emergency Management Agency Bill 2024 on August 20. This bill aims to create a comprehensive framework for emergency management in the state.

In contrast, the faction headed by Martin Amaewhule, who supports Wike, held a hearing on the Rivers State Electricity Market Bill 2024 on August 21. This proposed legislation seeks to replace the existing Rivers State Electricity and Gas Board Law and establish new regulations for electricity supply and distribution.

The parallel hearings underscore the deepening rift between the two factions. Deputy Speaker Timothy Orubienimigha of the Oko-Jumbo faction emphasized the importance of their bill for effective emergency management, urging stakeholder participation.

Meanwhile, Franklin Nwabochi, Chairman of the House Committee on Power from the Amaewhule faction, highlighted that the Electricity Market Bill addresses the shift of electric power responsibilities to the Concurrent Legislative List under the 1999 Constitution. Nwabochi stressed the need for a legal framework to support investment in the power sector.

Amaewhule, during the hearing, underscored the significance of stakeholder input in shaping the bill, with the former Rivers ALGON chairman, Allwell Ihunda, describing the Electricity Market Bill as beneficial for the people.

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