Leadership of the 10th Assembly
Meet the Principal Officers steering the affairs of Rivers State House of Assembly
Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, DSSRS
Speaker
Obio-Akpor Constituency I
Presides over House proceedings and provides leadership to the Assembly.
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Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol
Deputy Speaker
Gokana Constituency
Assists the Speaker and presides in his absence. Second in command of the House.
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Hon. Major M. Jack, DSSRS
Majority Leader
Akuku Toru I Constituency
Leads the majority party in the House and coordinates legislative activities.
Hon. Frankline U. Nwabochi
Chief Whip
Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni I Constituency
Ensures party discipline and coordinates member attendance and voting.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Speaker
- Presides over House proceedings and maintains order
- Interprets and applies the House Standing Orders
- Represents the House at official functions
- Chairs the House Business Committee
- Signs bills passed by the House
- Supervises administrative staff of the House
Deputy Speaker
- Assumes Speaker's duties in his absence
- Assists in maintaining order during sessions
- Participates in House leadership decisions
- Represents the House when designated
- Supports administrative functions
- Chairs committees as assigned
Majority Leader
- Leads the majority party in legislative matters
- Coordinates the legislative agenda
- Facilitates passage of government business
- Manages party caucus meetings
- Liaises between executive and legislature
- Mobilizes support for key legislation
Chief Whip
- Ensures party discipline and cohesion
- Coordinates member attendance
- Manages voting procedures
- Communicates party positions to members
- Reports to leadership on member concerns
- Organizes party caucus activities