The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed a unanimous vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, urging him to seek re-election in 2027.
The motion, moved by House Leader Hon. Major Jack and sponsored by 25 other members, praised Tinubu’s leadership and contributions to the development of Rivers State.
The lawmakers commended Tinubu for appointing notable Rivers indigenes to key positions and initiating federal projects in the state, including the East-West Road and the Bonny–Bodo Road.
They also lauded his economic policies, which have increased revenue allocations to states and local governments, enabling them to meet obligations such as salary payments.
Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule described Tinubu as a compassionate father of the nation committed to transforming the country’s fortunes.
He emphasised that the Assembly will support the federal government, particularly on security matters, and urged citizens to provide intelligence to security agencies.
Amaewhule recalled the visit of prominent Rivers people to the President and how Mr President has fulfilled his promises, including the appointment of 39 sons and daughters of the state into positions of trust at the federal level.
When the Speaker put the motion to a vote, the House unanimously agreed, resolving to pass a vote of confidence in the President for his purposeful leadership; commend him for his love for Rivers State through numerous appointments and projects; convey the House’s unwavering support and loyalty through FCT Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike; call on Mr President to seek a second term; and urge all members to commence immediate sensitisation and mobilisation of constituents for the Renewed Hope Agenda.
In other news, the Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered a probe into allegations that an oil firm, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, neglected oil spills that devastated the B-Dere community in Gokana LGA.
The House raised concerns following a petition written against the company by the community through their Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Hamilton Odom & Co.
The petition, signed by ESV Hamilton Odom and presented by the Deputy Speaker, was referred by the Speaker to the House Committee on Public Complaints and Petitions, chaired by Hon. Dr. Enemi Alabo George.
The community recalled that on May 7, 2025, an oil spill occurred along the 24 Ogale–Bomu Pipeline crossing their area.
According to the petitioners, a report by officials from the Rivers State Ministry of Environment, NOSDRA, and representatives of the community established the cause of the leak as equipment failure.
They explained that the spill devastated vegetation, causing stress, defoliation, and death of plants. Toxic hydrocarbons penetrated plant tissues, disrupted physiological functions, and hindered regeneration, especially for young plants and seedlings.
The petition added that the spill contaminated underground water, disrupted farming and other economic activities, led to loss of income, and caused psychological trauma with long-term effects on community well-being.
