The Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry has summoned 109 individuals to affirm in regard to episodes of pyromania, killings, and widespread obliteration of property at various Local Government Council headquarters across the State.
The request, sent off following an occurrence on October 7, 2024, is set to start on October 30 at the Rivers State High Court Complex in Port Harcourt, under the chairmanship of Hon. Justice Ibiwengi Minakiri.
Those summoned by the commission include serving and prompt past lock government chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike, respectively.
Additionally, summoned were some members of the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly.
The request will continue in sessions coordinated by the Local Government Area (LGA), with the following schedule:
October 30 – 31: Witnesses from Ikwerre LGA, including notable figures such as the current council chairman, Barr. Israel Abosi, immediate past Chairman, Samuel Nwanosike, serving Assembly member, Prince Nyexhe and his predecessor, Anslem Oguguo, among others.
November 1, 4 – 5: Eleme LGA witnesses, including the current chairman, Brian Gokpa, immediate past Chairman, Obarilomate Ollor and the Assembly member, Aforji Igwe, are expected will testify.
November 6: Representatives from Khana, Abua/Odual, and Ahoada East LGAs, including the current and past chairmen, will present.
November 7 will be the turn of Emohua LGA, while November 8 will be for witnesses from Obio/Akpor LGA.
November 11 – 12 is slated for spillover sessions for any remaining testimonies.
The Commission is entrusted with analyzing the causes and obligations connected with the violent events and property obliteration that struck different local government council offices in Rivers State. Witnesses are asked to present any supporting documents or evidence.
The inquiry will be held at Block C, Court 14, Rivers State High Court Complex, Port Harcourt, starting daily at 9 a.m.
