Fubara Appoints Ex-Speaker, Ehie As Chief of Staff

The Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has appointed Honorable Edison Ehie as his new Chief of Staff.

This was disclosed by Tonye Barcanista on his X page, on Sunday night.

He wrote: “It’s Official:

“Governor Sim Fubara names the immediate past Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, as the new Chief of Staff of Rivers State Government House.

“Congratulations”

While there’s however, no official statement from the government house, observers have noted that the appointment marks a transition of the immediate past Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, to a key position in the state’s administration.

Ehie recently stepped down from his role as Speaker and resigned as a member of the State House of Assembly representing Ahoada-East Constituency II.

This significant decision, communicated through a heartfelt letter to INEC National Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stirred speculation among political observers, hinting at underlying dynamics in play.

Ehie expressed gratitude to his colleagues and constituents in the letter, vowing to continue serving Rivers State with unwavering dedication.

The unexpected development has sent ripples through the political sphere, with Governor Fubara’s choice sparking interest and discussions.

Notably, the political landscape further shifted with Tinubu’s 8-point resolution, which recognized Martins Chike Amaewhule as the new Speaker of the House.

The directive included the annulment of actions taken by Edison, such as the budget presentation, adding a layer of intrigue to the unfolding political drama in Rivers State.

As citizens and political enthusiasts eagerly await the next chapter in this power play, the appointment of Hon. Edison Ehie as Chief of Staff adds a dynamic dimension to the leadership dynamics at the Rivers State Government House.