The 7th Rivers State House of Assembly was formed after the 2011 parliamentary election. The Assembly sat from 30 May 2011 until 31 May 2015. Representatives of the Assembly were elected from 32 constituencies with members of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party in the majority. The Speaker of the Assembly was Otelemaba Amachree while the Clerk of the House was Emmanuel Amaewhule Ogele.[1]
| 7th Rivers State House of Assembly | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Rivers State House of Assembly | ||||
| Jurisdiction | Rivers State, Nigeria | ||||
| Term | 30 May 2011 – 31 May 2015 | ||||
| Election | 9 April 2011 | ||||
| Website | www | ||||
| 7th Assembly | |||||
| Members | 32 | ||||
| Speaker | Otelemaba Amachree | ||||
| Deputy Speaker | Leyii Kwanee | ||||
| Leader | Chidi Lloyd | ||||
| Deputy Leader | Robinson Nname Ewor | ||||
| Whip | Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani | ||||
| Deputy Whip | Irene Inimgba | ||||
In July 2014, members loyal to Governor Chibuike Amaechi numbering 25, announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).[2]
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References edit
- ^ Jimitota Onoyume (30 May 2011). "Otelemaba Amachreee Emerges New Rivers Assembly Speaker". Vanguard. Port Harcourt. Retrieved 7 September 2016 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ Ernest Chinwo (16 July 2014). "25 Pro-Amaechi Lawmakers Defect to APC". Thisday. Port Harcourt. Retrieved 7 September 2016 – via AllAfrica.