# Rivers Assembly reinstates three pro-Fubara lawmakers

> Rivers State Assembly reverses suspension of three lawmakers loyal to Governor Fubara.
- Title: Rivers Assembly reinstates three pro-Fubara lawmakers
- Summary: Rivers State Assembly reverses suspension of three lawmakers loyal to Governor Fubara. Rivers State House of Assembly reinstates three pro-Fubara lawmakers…
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- Author: Saviour Imukudo
- Published: 2026-10-19T21:55:01+00:00
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## Rivers Assembly reverses suspension
Rivers State House of Assembly reversed its decision declaring three lawmakers' seats vacant after their suspension was lifted in December 2023.
## Lawmakers loyal to Fubara
The lawmakers are Timothy Oruibienimigha from Opobo/Nkoro, Victor Jumbo from Bonny, and Sokari Goodboy Sokari from Ahoada West.
## Appeal to Speaker
The lawmakers submitted letters of appeal to Speaker Martin Amaewhule after their suspension was lifted in December 2023.
## Reason for absence
They attributed their continued absence to failing to receive official correspondence notifying them of the suspension lifting.
## Political crisis background
The political crisis began in 2023 after Governor Fubara succeeded Mr Wike, splitting the assembly into factions loyal to each.
## 2023 assembly split
In October 2023, 27 lawmakers backed Mr Wike while four supported Governor Fubara amid an impeachment attempt.
## Edison Ehie's role
Edison Ehie led the four-member faction loyal to Fubara and became speaker before resigning in December 2023.
## 2024 leadership shift
In May 2024, Victor Jumbo emerged as speaker of the pro-Fubara faction after Edison Ehie resigned.
## Legal battle outcome
The Court of Appeal reinstated 27 lawmakers and recognized Martin Amaewhule as speaker in July 2024.
## 2025 Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled in February 2025 that the Amaewhule-led Assembly was legitimate, restoring lawmakers' status.
## 2024 vacancy declaration
In October 2024, the Amaewhule-led Assembly declared the three lawmakers' seats vacant due to continued absence.
## State of emergency
President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State in March 2025, suspending Fubara and his deputy for six months.
## Emergency ends
The state of emergency ended in September 2025, allowing Fubara and suspended officials to return to their positions.
## Recent reconciliation
The latest meeting between Mr Wike, lawmakers, local government chairpersons, and Fubara follows Monday's reversal of the vacancy decision.
## What happens next
The reversal signals potential progress in reconciling the political crisis after over three years of hostilities.
## Key takeaway

Rivers State House of Assembly reinstates three pro-Fubara lawmakers after their seats were declared vacant in October 2024.