The House of Representatives has officially announced the formation of a 19-member Ad-Hoc Committee to oversee the situation in Rivers State.
This decision follows the National Assembly’s approval of a revised version of the State of Emergency declaration put forward by President Bola Tinubu.
According to House spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., the adjustments to the proclamation were made after thorough discussions aimed at strengthening democracy and ensuring proper checks and balances.
One major change in the amended proclamation is that the responsibility for supervising the emergency actions now lies with the National Assembly instead of the Federal Executive Council.
The committee is being set up in line with the relevant sections of the Constitution and the State of Emergency Proclamation of 2025.
Its purpose is to make sure governance in Rivers State continues to respect the constitution and the rule of law.
The committee will officially begin its duties on Tuesday, April 15, and will be chaired by Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, with Rt. Hon. Ali Isa J.C. as Deputy Chairman.
Other members include Rt. Hon. Isiaka Ibrahim, Rt. Hon. Idris Ahmed Wase, Rep. Aliyu Muktar Betera, Rep. Sada Soli, Rep. James Abiodun Faleke, Rep. Igariwey Iduma Enwo, Rep. Shehu Saleh Rijau, and Rep. Wole Oke. Also on the committee are Rep. Akarachi Etinosa Amadi, Rep. Patrick Umoh, Rep. James Barka, Rep. Alex Egbona, Rep. Isa Anka, Rep. Amos Daniel, Rep. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, Rep. Onuh Onyeche Blessing, and Rep. Fatima Talba. The secretariat will be led by Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi.
Rotimi stated that this move reflects the House’s commitment to upholding the Constitution and ensuring that the emergency measures remain transparent, accountable, and in the best interest of the people of Rivers State.
