A High Court Sitting in Port Harcourt has confirmed Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, as the authentic Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The court under the seal of Hon. Justice M.W. Danagogo also restrained Martin Amaewhule and Dumle Maol from Parading themselves nor interfering with the activities of Rt. Hon. Edison Ogerenye Ehie as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The court also warned against the use of Thugs and Police officers to forcefully gain access into the premises of Rivers State House of Assembly Complex

Edison is an ally of Governor Sim Fubara and also has 3 assembly members to his camp.

Martin Amaewhule is an ally of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.