Kelechi Kas
Nyesom Wike, on Monday, proclaimed the 9th Rivers State House of Assembly
Governor Wike also urged the lawmakers to work for the development of their Constituencies and the state.
Wike also urged the state lawmakers to work with the executive arm to ensure the implementation of policies and programmes for the good of Rivers people.
Relying on Section 105 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the governor
proclaimed: “Now therefore, I , Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor, Rivers State of Nigeria, in exercise of the power conferred upon me by section 105 of the Constitution and all other powers enabling me in that behalf hereby proclaim that the 8th Assembly of the 4th Republic of the Rivers State House of Assembly stands dissolved, while the first session of the 9th Assembly shall hold on this day, the third day of June 2019 at the Assembly Complex, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.
“As we usher in the new term of this August House, I pray and hope that your deliberations will be constructive, democratic, progressive and people-oriented.
“And that you will continue to strive hard with total commitment and sense of accountability and facilitate the implementation of our policies and programmes to enable us to set new benchmarks for development and shared prosperity for our people.
“On this positive note, it is my singular honour and privilege to officially proclaim the first session of the 9th Legislative Assembly of Rivers State”.
He said that his Administration will continue to promote the independence of the State Legislature.
According to him: “Let me assure you all that we will continue to respect and uphold your independence as a separate arm of government as our Constitution demands in the same way that we will continue to provide every support that you need to enable you to discharge your constitutional responsibilities to the government and to the people of Rivers State. As I said before, ours should continue to be that of mutual respect, partnership and progress.
“I am proud to say that since inception, the Rivers State House of Assembly has been known for its high sense of decorum in the conduct of its proceedings, and I hope this August House will continue with this tradition and uphold its honour and dignity”.
Wike who appealed to the state lawmakers to partner with his administration to enhance security, good governance and improved living standards for the people said: “You will agree with us that our plan for the next four years is comprehensive in scope and realistic in terms of deliverables. But, it is our constitutional responsibility to make collective efforts towards achieving these plans and goals for the benefit of our people.
“And so over the next four years, we will not only be working with you as partners to meet the yearnings and aspirations of our people for good governance, peace, security and improved conditions of living; but we will also require from you effective legislative measures and policy initiatives that will put the State on a new trajectory of growth and prosperity”
Our correspondent reports that the 30 members of the house belong to the Peoples Democratic Party while 2 members are of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, as the court disqualified the All Progressives Congress from contesting elections in the state.
Our correspondent also reported that Ehi Edison emerged the deputy speaker of the house while Ikuyi Ibani remained as the speaker.
