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Rivers Assembly begins screening of nine Fubara commissioner-nominees

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Rivers Assembly begins screening of nine Fubara commissioner-nominees
**Rivers Assembly Takes the First Step in Fubara's Cabinet Revamp** In a move that has sparked a new wave of interest in the political sphere of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has submitted a list of nine commissioner-nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This development comes after a brief period of uncertainty that followed the Supreme Court judgment recognizing Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of the Assembly. The governor's decision to submit this first batch of nominees is seen as a significant step in reshaping his cabinet, which has been in a state of flux since the Supreme Court judgment. Recall that Fubara sacked eight commissioners who were not affected by the court's decision and also dismissed all his special advisers. This move is believed to be part of his efforts to reorganize his administration and bring in fresh faces. The list of commissioner-nominees includes notable individuals such as Professor Datonye Alasia, Professor Temple Nwofor, and Mrs Charity Deemua. The nominees are required to submit their Curriculum vitae, photocopies of their credentials, and evidence of tax compliance to the office of the Clerk of the House. While the Assembly has invited the nominees for screening, a specific date has not been announced yet. Our correspondent's attempts to reach the Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Complaints, Enemi George, were unsuccessful, leaving many wondering when the screening process will take place. Interestingly, none of the sacked commissioners has been included in the latest list, fueling speculation about the governor's intentions and the direction of his administration. The resolution of Governor Fubara's differences with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, after President Bola Tinubu intervened for the third time, has also been hailed as a significant turning point in the state's politics. As the Rivers Assembly begins the process of screening and confirming the commissioner-nominees, many are watching with bated breath, eager to see how this development will shape the future of the state's administration.
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