Latest news in rivers state politics

Here are some of the latest news in Rivers State politics:

  1. Governor Wike's Re-Election Bid: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has announced his intention to seek re-election in 2023. Wike, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been in office since 2015.
  2. APC's Governorship Aspirant: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its governorship aspirant for the 2023 election in Rivers State. The aspirant, Tonye Cole, is a businessman and a former presidential aspirant.
  3. PDP's Governorship Aspirant: The PDP has also announced its governorship aspirant for the 2023 election in Rivers State. The aspirant, Siminialayi Fubara, is a former Commissioner for Finance in the state.
  4. Rivers State Assembly Crisis: There is currently a crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly, with some members defecting from the PDP to the APC. The crisis has led to a stalemate in the assembly, with some members refusing to recognize the leadership of the Speaker, Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani.
  5. EFCC's Investigation of Wike: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the financial activities of Governor Wike, following allegations of corruption and mismanagement of state funds.
  6. Rivers State's Debt Profile: Rivers State has a debt profile of over N500 billion, according to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report has sparked concerns about the state's financial sustainability.
  7. PDP's Primary Election: The PDP has announced plans to hold its primary election for the 2023 governorship election in Rivers State. The election is expected to take place in June 2022.
  8. APC's Primary Election: The APC has also announced plans to hold its primary election for the 2023 governorship election in Rivers State. The election is expected to take place in July 2022.
  9. Rivers State's Security Challenges: Rivers State has been facing security challenges, including armed robberies, kidnappings, and cultism. The state government has launched a crackdown on criminal elements, but the situation remains volatile.
  10. Federal Government's Intervention: The Federal Government has announced plans to intervene in the security challenges facing Rivers State. The government has deployed additional security personnel to the state and has launched a joint operation with the state government to tackle crime.

These are some of the latest news in Rivers State politics. The situation is dynamic, and new developments are emerging regularly.