Martin Amaewhule
Martin Amaewhule is a prominent Nigerian politician and the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. He is known for his loyalty to former Governor Nyesom Wike and has been vocal in his criticisms of the current Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Recently, Amaewhule made headlines for condemning Fubara's withholding of legislative entitlements and announced the declaration of vacant seats in the assembly due to absenteeism. He emphasized the importance of adhering to a Supreme Court judgment that recognized the legitimacy of the assembly members, asserting a strong commitment to upholding the law and the mandate given by the electorate.
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Speaker Martin Amaewhule received a letter from Justice Amadi regarding the impeachment request.
Rivers CJ Declines to Probe Fubara Amid Impeachment Saga
Nigeria· 2026-01-23
Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly who directed Justice Amadi to set up a panel for investigation.
Rivers APC Urges CJ to Respect Court Order on ImpeachmentNigeria· 2026-01-18
Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly who announced the resolution to proceed with the impeachment investigation.
Rivers Lawmakers Proceed with MoveNigeria· 2026-01-17
Speaker Martin Amaewhule led the Assembly during the impeachment discussions.
Rivers Lawmakers Vow to Continue Fubara Impeachment ProcessNigeria· 2026-01-16Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the House who is leading the impeachment proceedings against the governor.
Rivers lawmakers make u-turn, back Fubara impeachmentNigeria· 2026-01-16Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Rivers Assembly Shelves Sitting Amid Speaker Impeachment RumNigeria· 2026-01-16
Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Rivers Assembly Fails to Reconvene for Fubara ImpeachmentNigeria· 2026-01-15Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the Assembly who stated he would ensure the impeachment letter was delivered.
Two Pro-Wike Lawmakers Pull OutNigeria· 2026-01-13
The state House of Assembly is led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, a loyalist and kinsman of the FCT minister.
Support Base Wanes Amidst UNigeria· 2025-09-07
Martin Amaewhule was the Speaker of the state House of Assembly loyal to Wike.
Atiku Seeks Annulment, Wike Reasserts CoNigeria· 2025-09-01
The suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, attended the reconciliation meeting.
Rivers Governor's Return: Tinubu's July DecisionNigeria· 2025-07-01Martin Amaewhule is the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Wike, Fubara Truce Sparks Controversy (60 charaNigeria· 2025-06-28
Martin Amaewhule leads the legislative arm of government in Rivers State.
A state of troubled watersNigeria· 2025-03-26Speaker Martin Amaewhule led the 27 members of the Rivers House of Assembly in defying Fubara.
Tinubu’s hasty declaration of emergency in RiversNigeria· 2025-03-20
The Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, stated that the Assembly would abide by the president’s decision.
Rivers assembly backs emergency rule, pledges sole administrator supportNigeria· 2025-03-19
Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the Assembly who was involved in the impeachment process against Fubara.
Gov, deputy, Assembly members’ turbulent road to suspensionNigeria· 2025-03-19
Martin Amaewhule is mentioned as one of the lawmakers who defected and lost their seats.
Another explosion hits Rivers oil facility, protesters block East-West roadNigeria· 2025-03-18
Martin Amaewhule is leading the Rivers State House of Assembly in the impeachment attempt against Fubara.
PDP condemns impeachment plot against Fubara, deputyNigeria· 2025-03-18
Speaker Martin Amaewhule led the Assembly that served the misconduct notice to Fubara.
Tension in Rivers as Assembly serves Fubara misconduct noticeNigeria· 2025-03-18
Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday.
Misconduct, financial breaches, other allegations against FubaraNigeria· 2025-03-17
Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker who forwarded the notice of allegations to Governor Fubara.
Rivers assembly accuses Fubara, deputy of misconduct, issues noticeNigeria· 2025-03-17Martin Amaewhule led the 27 lawmakers who went to court regarding their recognition as members of the state House of Assembly.
Rivers’ crisis: A call for cautionNigeria· 2025-03-17
Martin Amaewhule is the leader of the House of Assembly that accused the governor of stalling the budget process.
Rivers Assembly accuses Fubara of stalling budget process, denies receiving gov's letterNigeria· 2025-03-16
Speaker Martin Amaewhule leads the Rivers State House of Assembly amid the impeachment crisis.
Impeachment fever grips Rivers amid Fubara, Assembly stand-offNigeria· 2025-03-16
Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly who presided over the plenary that adjourned the sitting indefinitely.
Fubara in limbo as lawmakers suspend sitting indefinitelyNigeria· 2025-03-15
Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly who received a letter from Governor Fubara regarding the budget presentation.
Fubara writes Rivers Assembly, plans budget presentation WednesdayNigeria· 2025-03-14
The Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, stated that the House, though empowered to investigate by the provisions of Section 128 of the Constitution.
Fubara seeks peace as Ijaw supporters plan reception for WikeNigeria· 2025-03-14
Martin Amaewhule is the Speaker who called for an investigation into the allegations against the Chief Judge.
Rivers assembly asks DSS to probe CJ over age falsificationNigeria· 2025-03-13
The Supreme Court judgments validating the 27 lawmakers loyal to the former governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, created another round of political crisis.
Police vow to crush militants threatening oil productionNigeria· 2025-03-07
Speaker Martin Amaewhule led the assembly in accusing Fubara of violations.
Rivers Assembly rejects Fubara’s commissioners, demands fresh nominations in 48 hoursNigeria· 2025-03-05
