The Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry has summoned a total of 109 witnesses to provide testimonies and present evidence as part of an ongoing investigation into recent incidents of arson, violence, and destruction of property in several Local Government Council Headquarters.
This commission, chaired by Hon. Justice I. R. Minakiri, was appointed by Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSR, in response to the tragic events in the state on October 7, 2024, when properties were destroyed, and lives disrupted.
The commission will convene at the Rivers State High Court Complex in Port Harcourt, specifically at Hon. Justice I. R. Minakiri’s Court, Block C, Court 14, at 9:00 a.m.
Witnesses are expected to bring forward any relevant documents and materials to support their testimonies.
The following individuals have been scheduled to appear on specific dates, according to their local government areas:
Ikwerre LGA (October 30-31, 2024)
- Hon. Barr. Israel Abosi
- Smiles Azunda Esq.
- John Chukwumati
- Chief Samuel Nwanosike
- Okachi Ordu
- Charles Wobodo
- Hon. Anselem Oguguo
- Hon. Prince Lemchi Nyeche
- Obinichi Wordu a.k.a. Doco of Omuoda, Aluu
- Obinna Ekem
- Kposorochi Wobodo
- Chidi Alfred Opara
- Samuel Woboni
- Joel Onyeuka
- Daniel Iheanyi Wosah
- Chukwuka Eleonu
- Hyginus Wekhe
- Hon. Jacob Amadi
- Chief James Amadi
- Chief Amb. Mrs. Kanu Ifeoma B.
- Amb. Emmanuel David Atseyinku
- D. H. Eluke (Ezeoha)
Eleme LGA (November 1, 4-5, 2024)
- Hon. Chief Brain Gokpa
- Obarilomate Ollor
- Aforji Igwe
- (Lale) Goodluck Ngborwi Ala
- Oluka Aliba
- Lale Ollor Dabor
- Sampson Danwi
- Amas Dabor
- Elera Lale Ollor
- Elera Lale Ollor
- Miracle Utibe
- Okaka Dabor
- Gomba Ochindo (Clinton)
- Chuks Akum
- Alfred D. Mark
- Emmanuel Osaro Nwaji
- Abel Oluka (Korfi)
- Richman Oluji
- Asaeru Ollor aka General Assego
- Obe Wuwu Mbie
- Barile Oluji
- Nkaran Elem (Ogoni Boy)
- Friday Igwe aka Big F. O.
- George Nke Obe (Gbala)
- Mbie Nwoke
- Gregory Emere Tii Ogosu
- Christopher Blessing Okpo (small lighter)
- Alenju Ogbuji
- Jima Dick aka Depot Chief
- Sunday Celestine Tetenwi (Indian boy)
- Goodnews Olaka
- Deri Tii Ogosu (Fakarian)
- Chanya Osarodeiya aka Mopol
- ThankGod Osaroluka
- Goodluck Amassi
- Precious Nwolu aka Espini
- Lawrence Obe aka Arsenal
- Ntito Ebubu
Khana LGA (November 6, 2024)
- Hon. Martins Nwigbo
- Hon. Legbosi Ndoonee
Abua/Odual LGA (November 6, 2024)
- Hon. Reuben Vincent Obu
Ahoada East LGA (November 6, 2024)
- Hon. Chibudhom Rizzy Hezekiah Ezu
- Hon. Benjamin Israel Eke
- Comrade Vincent Destiny
- Unuzogbo Gideon Samuel
- Prince Alali
- Eze Opuwari
- Elijah Ede
- Precious Dogini
- Lawrence Ene Emohua LGA (November 7, 2024)
- Chief (Hon.) David Chinedu Omereji
- Dr. Jim Morrison
- Mr. Ikpechi Oriji
- Mr. Isaac Moses
- Mr. Okachi Destiny
- Mr. Peter Wogbo
- Mr. Oliver Amadi
- Mr. Eze Ozuru
- Mr. Sylvanus Chioma
- Mrs. Edna Nyeche
- Mr. Godknows Wordu
- Mr. Success Okporo
- Mr. Kinika Osigwe
- Mr. Dickson Orduve
- Mr. Bestman Amadi
- Mr. Light Olomi
- C. N. Tasie & Co. (Estate Surveyor & Valuers)
Obio/Akpor LGA (November 8, 2024)
- Hon. Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo
- Timothy Charles (A.K.A. Woski)
- Anebom Daddy Ogoloma
- Chief Junior Akaniwo
- Barr. Obidinma C. Obidinma Esq.
- Hon. Sophia Nkoro
Ahoada West LGA (November 8, 2024)
- Hon. Iyekor Ikporo
- Hon. Evang. Hope Ikiriko
- Hon. Madu Dab
- Christian Egbesor
- Mr. Vincent Timothy
- Mr. Abadnugo S. Goodluck
- Mrs. Patricia Ake
- Mr. Owobe Isiah Solomon
- Chief Jonah Odoyi
- Engr. Ogulu Nehemiah Tom
- Hon. Lams
- Sir Hon. Abali Cosy
- Mr. Onyeka Warman
- Mr. Chibuike Stephen Okwo Spill-Over Cases (November 11-12, 2024)
Additional witnesses may be called as needed to address outstanding inquiries.
Under Section 8 of the Commission of Inquiry Law, witnesses have been legally mandated to attend and may face repercussions for non-compliance. The commission’s call for transparency and thorough examination underscores the gravity of the inquiry, with an emphasis on uncovering the truth behind the October incidents.
Witnesses are urged to come prepared, as their testimonies and any submitted documents will play a crucial role in determining accountability and preventing further incidents.