Former Majority Leader, Edison Ehie Emerges RSHA Speaker

Ehie while briefing journalists shortly after his emergence, appreciated his colleagues for rising to the challenge and finding him worthy to pilot the affairs of the legislature.
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Edison Ehie has been elected as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assemble (RSHA) by the Members of the State Assembly members.

Ehie emerged on Monday, October 31, after 26 members of the assembly elected him during plenary, following the suspension of some key officers of the house.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the new speaker emerged after the impeachment of Martins Amaehule, his predecessor, by 26 members of the house.

Ehie, while briefing journalists shortly after his emergence, appreciated his colleagues for rising to the challenge and finding him worthy to pilot the affairs of the legislature.

Ehie promised to discharge his duty without fear or favor and to uphold principles of equity, justice and fairness.

“My commitment to Rivers people is that I will be just and fair to all and sundry; I will ensure that the rule of law takes its course.

“I will not betray my colleagues. I will not betray Rivers people. I will not betray my constituency.

“I will ensure the independence of the Rivers State House of Assembly is adhered to, with mutual respect for the judiciary and executive arms of government,” he stated.

The new speaker said that he would give fair hearing to suspended members of the House through the Committee on Petitions.

Ehie also announced that the House had adjourned sine dine, following a circular served by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), to commence an indefinite nationwide strike.

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