RVHA Sets Up Two Committees On Health

In its determination to
strengthen democracy and ensure safety of lives, the 8th Rivers State House of Assembly has set up two adhoc committees that would investigate the efforts of the Ministry of Health on the killer gin.
The motion which was moved by the Leader of the House; Hon. Marthins Amawhule noted that he had to move the motion due to the high rate of death caused by the consumption of ‘kaikai’ local gin.
Hon. Amawhule said as at the time of drafting the motion the death rate was 38 and as at today Thursday it was risen to 60 persons and it was necessary to take resolution.
The lawmaker noted that the members of the Assembly are people of integrity and would not see people die.
He explained that the tests conducted show that the gin contained Lemon  which is deadly and harmful to human health.
Those who spoke include, Hon. Jones Ogbonda,  Abiye Blackson Pepple and Okpokiri Nnanyeen Okpokiri. All disagreed that there should not be total ban on the substance called kaikai.
After much deliberations the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ibanni said no man can create life and commended the leader for the motion.
According to him, “The motion was quite precise, adding this has shown that they are up to their responsibility”.
“Having listened to the contributions of members, it is obvious that the Federal Government has banned the local gin, kaikai, I shall appoint a committee that will meet with the various agencies involved and brief the House on the update on what they have done.
The House also set up Committee that would work on the bill to Repel the 2014 High Court law as award.
The Leader, Hon. Amawhule noted that the bill which was amended by the 7th Assembly was done in error and to satisfy personal interest rather that the state.
According to him, the bill may not be in the best interest of the state but for the interest of the Executive.
“The section 271 where the office of the Chief Judge, acting Chief Judge, the Chief Registry should assign cases until when the Chief Judge is appointed”.
He noted that it was wrong to allow a Junior Officer to supretend over his boss, adding that it was wrong for a Magistrate to assign cases to his senior.
“Such functions cannot come from a Magistrate because judges are higher than Magistrate who  are Chief Registrars”.
Members who spoke said what the 7th Assembly did was not necessary and cannot be allowed the way it was.
Hon. Jones Ogbonda, Port Harcourt constituency 1 described the law as a bad law that need repeal. The Speaker however appointed an adhoc committee headed by Deputy Speaker, Hon. Marshal Stanly Uwom as the Chairman, Deputy Leader, Hon. Loolo Dambori, Hon. Victor Ihunwo, Jones Ogbunda, Adoki Smark, Dagogo Fara as members of the committee.
He directed the committee to submit their report next week wendesday.