Rivers State House of Assembly members loyal to the state’s troubled governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have elected a new speaker, Ehie Edison.
Edison, who had previously been suspended as House leader by anti-Fubara members, was chosen speaker during a meeting in Government House.
The incident came as part of pro-Fubara MPs’ efforts to thwart pending impeachment proceedings against the governor.
More details to follow…