CJ, Assembly Clerk barred from endorsing resolutions of defected lawmakers Two factions of the Rivers State House of Assembly held separate sittings, yesterday, with different agendas. The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led faction, loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, screened and confirmed a new commissioner - nominee, Emmanuel Frank-Fubara, paving the way for his appointment to the State Executive Council. Meanwhile, the Martin Amaewhule-led faction, which is loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during its parallel sitting, issued an ultimatum to the governor to re-present the 2024 budget within seven days. The dual sittings highlight the deepening rift

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