The Rivers state house of Assembly has elected the new principal officers of the 9th Assembly.
The former Majority leader of the house Martin Amehule who had a total of 29 votes was reelected by nomination, by the lawmaker representing Asari-Toru constituency 2, Enemi George and seconded by the lawmaker representing Asari-Toru constituency 1, George Ipalibo.
The lawmaker representing Khana constituency 1, Barieene Deeya was elected as the deputy Majority leader of the house.
Lawmaker representing Ogu/bolo constituency ,Evans Bipi was also elected as the Chief Whip of the house , while the lawmaker representing Akuku-Toru constituency 1, Major Jack was elected as the deputy chief whip of the 9th assembly .
According to our reporter Tamunotonte Abiye, the house was adjourned to Thursday 13th June for next sitting
