Jumbo Elected Rivers Speaker, Fubara Ally Takes Charge

In a surprising turn of events, Victor Jumbo, a staunch ally of Governor Sim Fubara, has been elected as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This development took place on May 08, 2024, amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and factional divisions within the state. Notably, Jumbo was elected by a slim margin, with only two members of the Assembly voting in his favor. This indicates a significant rift within the state’s political landscape, reflecting the ongoing power struggle between various factions within the state’s governing body.

Simultaneously, Sokari Goodbody was elected as the majority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, further consolidating the influence of Governor Fubara’s allies within the legislative body. The emergence of Victor Jumbo as the Speaker and Sokari Goodbody as the majority leader is seen as a strategic move by the pro-Fubara faction to solidify their control over the legislative process in the state.

This development comes in the wake of a protracted feud between supporters of former Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which has led to a series of political maneuverings and legal battles. The election of Victor Jumbo as the Speaker is the latest episode in this saga, highlighting the deep-seated divisions within the state’s political landscape.

As the political drama unfolds in Rivers State, it remains to be seen how this new leadership in the State House of Assembly will impact the governance and development of the state. One thing is clear, however – the political landscape in Rivers State is as dynamic and unpredictable as ever.