Two Wike Ex-commissioners, Six others Screened For Fubara’s Cabinet

The faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday screened and confirmed eight commissioners-designate for work in Fubara's cabinet.

The Assembly, which was led by the Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo,  screened the nominees during their sitting at the temporary legislative chambers at the Administrative Block of the Government House, Port Harcourt.

Two former commissioners, who served under the former administration, led by Nyesom Woke; Dr Peter Medee and Eloka Tasie-Amadi, were asked by the House to take a bow and leave.

The other six nominees were quizzed by the pro-Fubara lawmakers and were consequently given a clean bill of health as commissioners-designate.

The exit of five pro-Wike commissioners last week due to the feud between Wike and Fubara had created vacancies in the cabinet.
The Speaker, on Tuesday, charged the screened commissioners-designate to join hands with Fubara towards delivering the dividends of democracy to Rivers people.

Victor Oko-Jumbo said, “As a legislature what we can do is to ensure that we create an atmosphere where His Excellency will do more.

“While we commend His Excellency for his numerous achievements in office we also use this opportunity to call on His Excellency not to be distracted. We call on him to remain focused on the mandate that the people of Rivers State have given to him."