Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected four out of nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The rejected nominees are Prof. Datonye Alasia, Barr. Tamuno Williams, Otonye Amachree, and Charity Deemua. The Assembly cited poor performance during the screening process and controversies surrounding their documents as reasons for the rejection.
On the other hand, five nominees were confirmed, including Tonye Bellgam, Prof. Temple Nwafor, Dr. Peters Nwagor, Lekue Kenneth, and Sir Amairigha Edward Hart. The Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, stated that the confirmed nominees are “square pegs in square holes” for their intended roles in the state executive council.
The Assembly has adjourned until March 17, 2026, and will forward the decision to Governor Fubara, requesting him to swear in the approved nominees as soon as possible.
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