The Rivers State House of Assembly has thrown its support behind President Bola Tinubu, unanimously endorsing him for a second term in office.
The endorsement came during the Assembly’s 37th Legislative Session on Wednesday, following a motion signed by 26 lawmakers and presented by the House Leader, Major Jack (Akuku-Toru).
According to the lawmakers, the decision is a show of appreciation for the various federal projects and interventions the Tinubu administration has brought to the state. They said the vote of confidence became necessary to ensure continuity and further development.
The Assembly also highlighted the president’s role in helping stabilise the state during its recent political turmoil, describing his intervention as timely and fatherly.
Lawmakers commended Tinubu for appointing several Rivers indigenes into key federal positions, noting that the gesture has strengthened the state’s relationship with the Federal Government and boosted political morale locally.
Speaker Martin Amaewhule (Obio/Akpor I) praised the president’s leadership, describing him as a compassionate figure committed to steering Nigeria toward growth. He also commended the administration’s economic reforms, describing them as impactful and people-focused.
The Assembly further pledged support for the “Renewed Hope Agenda” and reaffirmed its loyalty to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.