No Confusion in Rivers State, Assembly Still Led By Hon. Oke Jumbo

There are many legs to the crisis in Rivers State. The order that was given by the Rivers State High Court reaffirmed its earlier order to stop the Chief Judge of the state from recognising the 25 defectors as Lawmakers until the matter is being determined by a court of competent jurisdiction
Darlington Orji
Caretaker Chairman of Ikwerre LGA, Rivers State
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[@rolio9775]

This man is a better man than I am, I would have told Reuben that maybe his background is waste management that's why there's rubbish coming out of his mouth.... Are there no checks and balances on Arise Tv? Why bring on a guest just to insult them? He owes this man a public apology

[@nosaegharevba2538]

I they have been bought over by Wike

[@dontquit8850]

You are a fool

[@paulmak.]

Yeah my sentimental people. Fabura is going against the law. Arise news has a reputation to protect. They can't see black and call it white. Fabura is against the law

[@abrahamola-osoko3414]

Am ashamed myself. I love this guys more than what they did to this guy. Unfair uncouth behavior

[@obaiyilawson8314]

God bless you

[@ebiwariagedah6033]

Darlington Orji , you’re a gentleman, God bless you.

[@paulmak.]

What gentle man mumu😂😂. Keep your sentiment aside fabura is wayyy too wrong

[@chidoziesamuel6172]

@@paulmak.shut up

[@AnthonyEtim-pg1ho]

Hon. Darlington Orji you are role model. I think you are an instrument in Rivers State. May God keep you and the Governor safe from falling 🌠 amen 🙏❤️😇

[@sageechezona3721]

Ruben Abati only has phd but not much is in his brain on how to manage his pride! How dare you suggest your guest is a carpenter, just to insult him or what! Pride in arise is growing and hope it’s watched! Respect your guest man

[@tedimolaoladipo387]

That carpentry statement is unprofessional for and insultive.

[@FoothillsBusinessSolutions]

Yes, those were deliberate tricks to provoke the guest and make him angry and lose control, in order to get him to fight back with insulting language against Wike. These are psychological tactics. Unfortunately for them, the guest remained calm, controlled his emotions, and shared his views. He deserves an award from Arise and his constituency. As for Abati calling a PHd holder a capenter - shows he needs to do better preparationa and research on the persons he is interveiwig.

[@user-jh4pl8gn8k]

Abati is actually full of himself,how dare he.

[@paulmak.]

Yeah because he doesn't support the people you love. Put sentiment aside, fabura is against the law

[@user-jh4pl8gn8k]

@@paulmak. against d law hmmm u mean not recognizing the defected former members of the riverstate house of the assembly,which d law says you loose ur seat once u defect?or maybe the former local government council chairmen who wanted to extend their tenure when it's has ended,sure he was against the law of tenure elongation in our constitution?please give me break.

[@user-dz2zb3zt1v]

The brilliantness and boldness of this man is second to none 💪

[@JoyPoint4444.]

He very brilliant and loud and clear.

[@odionprince7778]

Which man

[@militarybishop6053]

Mr. Reuben Abati made a caricature of the gentleman which is completely an aberration of professional conduct which he preaches against. Dr. Orji spoke well, despite being insulted he remained focused. Kudos to him. That's a plus one on his personality 🎉🎉🎉.

[@MaggieIgoni]

👌💯💯🙏💕

[@annamariaskin8531]

The guest is gentleman and polite

[@ikwouyo5955]

Don't invite people on your show to belittle them!

[@paulmak.]

Well fabura is against the law. You don't expect arise news to call black a white. Black is always black.

[@emojeferichmanomene6682]

He did well by telling him that both of them PHD holders

[@AnthonyEtim-pg1ho]

He is even tougher than them. No one could oppress as he thread in the ways of wisdom in words and presentation. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulmak.]

Nigerians are full of sentiment! If a TV station doesn't like the person you supported you all will attack them. Fabura is not above the law, what he is doing is again the law

[@unidentifiedFOG]

How dare this man call him a carpenter that is demeaning. I do not even like him from all other guys in that station.

[@bolajiarowolo1318]

This na d reason why Arise TV go continue dey win awards. Unbaise question especially from my main man Rufy. If na APC man Rufai dey question like dis , d guess go start quarrel say na baise . Fubara dey win d support of majority , but Wike dey loose majority. God will continue to give Fubara victory .

[@nathanifeanyi9738]

Rufai and Rueben were very tactful in their questions. However, Darlington was very smart in answering his questions. His PhD i must say is worth it

[@danielesekie3627]

This guest looks more intelligent than Abati and Rufai. He put you guys where you belong. Smart man!

[@mc10comedy17]

My able chairman… Eze Amb Darlington Oji JP, PhD

[@FoothillsBusinessSolutions]

Darlington Oji - Hearing this voice for the first time - you spoke very well honorable - may God help Nigeria. We just keep allowing the worst of us to rule the best of us

[@user-to6jv8gx8u]

Mr dear, I am so impressed. If somebody tells you he has a PhD you see that in his carriage, choice of words and decorum. Even in the face of provocation can you compare this guys composure with Sam nwanosike Phd.

[@PRAYERSONAIR-xj9ej]

The chairman was smart enough not to fall the duo stupid questions.

[@OsuleEugene]

I love the eloquent questions and answers responses displayed by hon. Darlington orji. When journalists want to confused or set you in jeopardy. Be explicit in your answers to respond constructively to counter their manoeuvre questions. Darlington orji you will have my support any time any day for leadership engagement. Thank you. ❤❤

[@tayobalogun7017]

This guy appears more intelligent than Rufai and Abati

[@user-qs8qc9kz2m]

I so much dislike the deliberate attempt of Abatti and Rufai to ridicule this eloquent guest who spoke objectively and consistently in clear terms.Congratulations to this great gentleman. God bless you Mr Darlington and guide you as you navigate the activities of Ekwerre local government.Arise news be guided!!!

[@cjceejay5261]

Abati is very insulting and arrogant. “You don’t what he does, whether it’s carpentry.” The man you insulted probably got his PhD before you got yours.

[@mosesonum8931]

Seriously that was insulting to the character and person of Mr Orji, am glad the man lived up to expectations...when we complained of Anchors at Arise those of you who think they are fighting your enemies on your behalf can see for yourself now

[@alfredokpanachi1847]

I would have ended the interview at the point and walk away. Even if he was a carpenter and so what? Abati claims to be a professional, but he makes such gaffees regularly. If Rufai is pressuring a government official or one of his friends during an interview, he quickly cuts him off. But he does his own harassment unabated

[@sunnydeorator]

Abati is just too overbearing 😮

[@henryjamas3109]

...abatti may very well be his family's braintrust, but he's vacuous & lacks acutely. This Void is likely to follow him until he addresses it. Carpentry is suddenly something beneath him, and by his "deductive" reasoning, something to poke fun at??

[@hope2aibueku611]

Abati has been so irresponsible

[@uchechukwupauluka]

Very brilliant Guest. He tried to remain focus and stocked to the issues without allowing Rueben and Rufai to distract him. Rueben accused the guest of allegedly being from a carpentry background, but became humbled after the guest informed him that he has a PhD too. If you noticed, Rueben's approach became more respectful.

[@engr.p.a.ndulor4243]

Am not a Rivers man, nor am I living in Rivers state. I think the invitation of guests to Arise TV sometimes made to make caricature of the guests. The questions ask by Mr Rufai and Dr. Ruben are all out of order. They are ridiculous. But I commend the guest for his politeness.

[@chimachikeziem.3721]

Well said

[@victorokolie8232]

Try to get the sense of humor

[@kenmetu1273]

Yes Orji did well

[@FoothillsBusinessSolutions]

Yes, but Darlington Oji, a one-person army, surpassed the pair by 150%. He remained calm, relaxed, and calculated, even when asked provocative questions. It seems Abati and Rufai were trying to get Darlington to use insulting language against Wike. I'm glad Darlington didn't fall for that." He focused on the facts his believe - Take ur flowers Darlington.

[@jummairikoto3533]

​There is no sense of humour in talking down to a guest. We should never endorse what we cannot accept.​@@victorokolie8232

[@ucheyasomugha5585]

PHD human resource management.!For your information Abbatti! 😂

[@ernestokoh9359]

Darlington Orji, you are a gentleman. You have been able to manage Mr. Abati with tactics.

[@chiemelaodemela1744]

I admire this guy never allowed Rufai and Abati lulled him he know exactly what's on ground 🎉

[@adolphusbriggs1321]

Darlington ur great. Bravo

[@richesamadi3945]

Wonderful presentation by Dr Darlington Orji am so proud of you.

[@user-dz2zb3zt1v]

Abatti always have it in his head dat he is the most intelligent man in Nigeria.

[@jummairikoto3533]

Very irritating indeed!

[@user-jh4pl8gn8k]

@@jummairikoto3533 really irritating,he is just full of himself

[@ernestokoh9359]

Dr. Darlington Orji, I nominate you to be the next chief of staff to the Rivers State Governor. You are a leader. With the way you managed Dr Abati and Rufai today I trust you earned your PhD. I know some people buy their PhD from institutions of learning. But for you your level of knowledge is amiable and emulating.

[@georgeblueschell8117]

WHAT KIND OF IRRITATING QUESTIONS DOES THESE SO CALLED JOURNALISTS ARE ASKING? KAI NO HOPE FOR MOTHERLAND

[@maypen4034]

COULD YOU IMAGINE JOURNALIST'S BLAMING THE POOR CITIZENS AND SUPPORTING THE POWERFUL EVIL MEN

[@maypen4034]

COULD YOU IMAGINE TRYING TO MOLEST THE POOR CITIZEN AND SUPPORTING THE POWERFUL BULLY KAI!

[@DivineLotanna-us3bb]

Thank God Rufai called Nwanosike former chairman

[@vincentejieji582]

Dr Abati dropped the ball big time by asking if his guest is carpenter. What a mentality. Come to the western world carpenters make more money than lawyers and journalists. Abati should know and do better. Kudos to the guest, Dr Darlington Orji, very brilliant response.

[@stanleyelewa1010]

Kudos to you chairman, you took abati and rufai firmly

[@AnamatiGibson]

God bless you abundantly Mr chiarman,,,,,

[@mosesu5041]

We have to start having respect for non educational professions. With such reference, Abati owes apologies to all the carpenters

[@kingkongrilla]

You think because they pretend to give a damn on this programme they aren't as classist and corrupt ?

[@emmaedozieobieri7858]

Why don’t Reuben allow the CTC Chairman to explain what he said instead of “suggesting” what he said and using derogatory words that he don’t know what his background was whether it was carpentry or something else. That was rude and unprofessional. Kudos to the CTC Chairman for your calm disposition and giving it back to him. If we have responsible judiciary and legal system, we wouldn’t have found ourselves in this unfortunate situation in Nigeria. Learned fellow indeed.

[@kangiwa1635]

The Arise Crew got a black eye from the CTC Chairman. Dr. Abati’s arrogance shows clearly that he was path of the crooked emergence of President Bola Tinubu, the former progressive politician who supported Justice and fairness and upon seizing power through Yakubu INEC back door victory suddenly turned himself to tiger. Abati and Rufai labored to present Sim Fubara as the fall guy, it didn’t wash. They got their match. Shame on you on today’s Arise News crew led by Dr. Abati.

[@DanielUjah-or6yh]

Arise News is the best Nigerian Channel. If the opponent to the debate is brought, they then take the side of the proponent to make their case clear and vice versa. Keep it up please!

[@tayobalogun7017]

Why is Abati so crudely rude? How could he suggest carpentry as the occupation of his guest who incidentally has a PhD!!!

[@militarybishop6053]

Please who gets a PhD incidentally??😂😢😂😢 Mind your grammar please.. "Incidental PhD" how abeg?😂

[@oshogweikekhai5499]

​@@militarybishop6053go back to school...

[@militarybishop6053]

@@oshogweikekhai5499 It was your grammar that first drew my attention to the video 😂. Be patient with me, I'm on the video now, we can slug it out when I'm done. By the way no one gets a "PhD by chance"....the "incidental" you used here is synonymous with chance". Swallow your pride and learn. I expected a "thanks" from you. Just say "thank you" and that will be fine. It doesn't reduce you in any way, after all the lecture is free. We learn everyday!

[@militarybishop6053]

I just finished viewing that... Mr. Reuben Abati made a caricature of the gentleman which is completely an aberration of professional conduct which he preaches against, however that has nothing to do with your grammar and that's a better reason for you to uphold his PhD title with advanced respect. Dr. Orji spoke well, despite being insulted he remained focused. Kudos to him. That's a plus one on his personality 🎉🎉🎉.

[@oshogweikekhai5499]

@@militarybishop6053 lol. Check well. I wasn't the one that posted the comment, i only responded to you. The poster was correct in his/her use of incidentally. The context in which it was used wasnt in reference to how the guest got his phd. It was used in the sense of "as chance would have it, the guest is a phd holder", the poster if at all, fired a subtle shot at Reuben Abati. "Incidentally" here was used to mean, reuben wanted to speak condescendingly about his academics but as chance will have it, met a phd holder sitting before him...it has nothing to do with "incidental phd" as you stated.

[@chuksbueze]

Dr. Abati and Dr Rufi what kind of question are you both asking and what do want to hear from this man bikonu? What do you mean by disowning Wike? nawa for una oo... The Ikwere people una do well. and the Caretaker Chairman you have represented well. Don't mind Mind them joor

[@chinedufelixeducity3850]

DONT MIND THOSE TWO STUPID OLD FOOLS WHILE RUFI OWN STATE IS NOT DOING VERY WELL AND HE IS HERE ASKING STUPID QUESTION.

[@user-cn7ul4sq3p]

@@chuksbueze didn't u head the governor yesterday , saying his father didn't disowned him referring to wike

[@rahiembara4907]

I think this disrespect through the medium of asking dumb questions shows how filter abati and others are.. I just watch rubbish and I’m so ducking upset.

[@chinedufelixeducity3850]

@@rahiembara4907 DONT MIND THOSE UMU BINGOS ASKING STUPID THINGS ALL THE TIME.

[@user-om2cu5oh7k]

I give you your flowers mr C.T.C Hon. Darlington.

[@gilbertagboreku2552]

Abati if you need an appointment kindly go Abuja and ask for it

[@user-om2cu5oh7k]

I am so disappointed in Abati.

[@idatonyefrancis-hart3367]

Suggesting that a man of high political class and position might have had a carpentry background is very shameful ,insulting and demeaning comments from arise news interviewers to their guest, A PHD holder and a caretaker committee chairman deserves more respect and accolades on this show. I sense serious biasedness in this interview, Arise news can and should do better.

[@jummairikoto3533]

I wish the Chairman of Arise TV can look into the actions and attitude of their journalists and ask them to be more respectful to their guests.

[@zikeyetimothyodogu7730]

Abati it is rude to say you don't know his background if it is carpentry..haba you are to interview him not insult him

[@adebayoolufunmilayo842]

@@zikeyetimothyodogu7730 Carpentry is a profession. In the U.S you will need to go to school for such profession. It's only in Nigeria we derogate a profession like such.

[@zikeyetimothyodogu7730]

@@adebayoolufunmilayo842 for sure here in Nigeria we have noble and wealth carpenters but oga Abati used the word carpenter in derogatory way..in my opinion

[@user-dz2zb3zt1v]

This guest wasn't a push over,as a resident in Rivers State and my kind of job i know the guest a bit but he i never knew he was dis intelligent and eloquent,He and Nwanosike worked tirelessly in the last election for Fubara and Tinubu to emerge, despite that the rig the election for Tinubu in the state but i just love how he is standing up against tyranny and oppressive tendencies of wike and Nwanosike

[@ternguuta8455]

Dr. Darlington Oji 👏🏿

[@universalheritagetvnaija1694]

Very smart and intelligent guy. He succeeded in dwarfing Abatti and Rufai

[@ajagbeola941]

You will not force words into my mouth 😂😂😂

[@emekaiheonunekwu9641]

Orji you are great well spoken one love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gabrielcalabar5279]

Very brilliant and outspoken man. Abati must drop his sentiments if he wishes to be a great journalist cos he's not.

[@PaulJoseph-zj4eo]

I am very surprised to hear this kind of QUESTIONS from ARISE TV, what can anyone make out of this,( shining light)

[@noelpercy1601]

I'm surprised too, looks like making expensive jokes by asking awkward and inciting question

[@josephjohnbull4397]

"House of Representative" Who exactly are they representing?

[@lovedaychinonso]

😂😂😂😂 They are representing Wike

[@rubbycrypto2142]

@@lovedaychinonsothey are bunch of idiots

[@gilbertagboreku2552]

They're so useless for rivers people​@@lovedaychinonso

[@tubobanimi1108]

These irrelevant busybodies remained sacked, so I will advise them to go back to their various constituencies to find out if they are going to be nominated for another election.

[@PrinceSamuel-pp7qx]

Are you appeal court or supreme??

[@nosaegharevba2538]

Well said 👏

[@alexagbontaen5623]

Godfatherism is dead and nobody can bring it back in Rivers

[@ikechukwumaxwellehieze141]

I love that " I don't know about shining light "

[@olusijiajetunmobi7304]

Too bad to see Abati and Refai asking embarrassing and childish questions to belittle this noble caretaker chairman, Thanks to Hon Orji Phd. For given it to them.

[@donatusben4021]

I just like the unequivocal terms which man has spoken.

[@joshuamatthew7060]

This guy is intelligent. He said I don't know about shining light

[@excersicechidiukpai8981]

The man actually earned his certificate. He was able to tell Rufai and Abati that he's a PhD holder. Kudos to him.

[@onerohaakposharry5541]

This man is so intelligent. Kudos sir

[@user-dc8sv3dw4r]

I love men of integrity like this honourable man Darlington.

[@ishaniobakpororo927]

I must admit ! This guy PHD is not a waste . He spoke like a light to his people

[@sunnydeorator]

This caretaker chairman even though illegal was very good today, I love his character and consistency.

[@AumentoTime]

Makes me believe that Gov. Fubara will have intelligent and forward-thinking men who will do well for Rivers State. Nigerians and Rivers people deserve way better thank the gutter politics being played in this country.

[@momooretayo-ojo7561]

Very smart CTC 👏🏻

[@adaewah]

Mr Chairman, well done. You have done very well .👏 👌 👍

[@chuksajare5035]

Dr Abati tried to belittle the man. Thank God he was eloquent and could make his points clearly.

[@user-go9kb5tp7p]

Wisdom,I expected the king to speak like this but he was beating round the bush...you said it all

[@bimbim3964]

What kind of nonsense questions are all these? Nobody, should be bigger than the state. This state capturing is the problem of Nigeria.

[@sanbrushes]

The guest is more emotionally intelligent than the hosts. He didn't take any of those insults personal.

[@olasunkanmiola5123]

God bless this Ag Chairman for the people of Rivers ... I like your submission ❤❤❤

[@asonyepatrick]

Dr orji u didn't fall us

[@elizabethMo]

Is safety not paramount than any political physical office? How come the guest is not bold enough to declare that, despite the anchors' questions?

[@emmaonah2208]

Rufai and Abati, you are lucky Dr. Orji is calm and gentle. He refused to be provoked by your personal and unprofessional attack on his personality. I wonder when Wike turned the best friend of Arise TV. His encounter with Reuben Abati some months ago is still fresh in my memory. I hope this is not a fence-mending edition of Arise TV.

[@princewidag6023]

Abati and Rufai was totally rubbished by the smart and intelligent response from the Chairman.

[@olukayodecharles2933]

Dr Abati can be so direct sometimes, especially when he starts with the word like "look"

[@victorogunbayo8301]

Rufai and Abati disappointed me with such pronunciation. Hopefully Arise leadership looks into that.

[@user-sz4wt7yt9y]

Reuben and co seems like people that have taken something from Wike, kodos to the chairman he spoke very well, He is very intelligent / articulate even under duress from Reuben and co

[@user-jr9ew6yp6m]

Nigeria Judiciary is now destroying the Country with their partial judgement. An arm of government which supposed to be the most feared arm is now an object of mockery by Politicians and the elites. May the Almighty God help Nigeria and Nigerians 🙏🙏🙏

[@noelpercy1601]

I think Reuben and Rufai were teasing the whole program. But Hon. Oji was so matured in composure and handling junk questions twisted on him. Weldone Sir. Oji

[@coachemmanueldorgbaa8613]

What on earth is going on here at Arise TV. Dr. Abati why would you call a CTC Chairman a carpenter or such. When you invited him, did you not know his background etc? This is absurd. You owe Dr. Orji an apology

[@jermainematthews4852]

Abati is a mad man!!! A loose canon

[@onoyomettah7462]

DR.Abati, the chairman did not say the state high court has superiority over the federal appeal court. He said the judgements are of different matters. The Appeal court judgement also did not recognize the 24 former lawmakers. It vacated the state high court injunction of a particular date, but please by law the 24 former lawmakers are not recognized by law.

[@Steve_Maputo]

Martins Amaewhule is the current speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly as it stands, because of a judgment of the Abuja Federal High Court (FHC/ABJ/CS/1613/2023) headed by the honorable Justice Omotosho. The judgment recognizes Amaewhule as the speaker, and it has not been set aside by a higher court. The Judge directed the Governor to represent the state budget to the Amaewhule led house of Assembly. This is the status quo until a higher court set aside this ruling.

[@Omowunmi0412]

Rufai and Abbati this man is your match you can't embarrass him

[@24mrmusicman]

I do not like the ways that Dr. Abati was trying to set up the guest by putting words into his mouth. Nevertheless, the interviewee is a very clever man and didn't fall into the traps. Wike should eat his words. Abuja influence should not interfere with an independent state. Leave the people of Rivers State to live in peace. Nyesom Wike is a cancer to peace and progress of people of Rivers State.

[@nest8677]

The credibility of Arise news is gradually fading away. What a shame 😢

[@kingsleysunday1105]

May God bless you sir you did very well

[@kenmetu1273]

Rufai said "hallelujah" I say amen 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@backinhistory9]

It’s wrong when you force words into the mouth of your guest. But thanks to the boldness of the guest.

[@nsikakukpong950]

Arise TV should asked questions without insulting or provoking its guest

[@gabrielcalabar5279]

"He's Ikwerre's son, I don't know about shinning light."😂 So Rufai is also advocating for state capture by one man?

[@ernestokoh9359]

Shame on Arise Tv. Mr Darlington Orji, I duff my hat off for you. You are a genius.

[@ebinetimah4195]

Darlington fall Abatti and Rufai Hand, Mr D. Orji you are a true Port Harcourt son, that southern blood 🩸, Rufai 😅😅😅

[@tubonimiisaac8399]

Rufai what is Hallelujah Again Eh...😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@enyinnayadike4549]

Abati lacks professionalism.how dare you insult a man you brought to your studio in such a reckless manner?it's most unfortunate. Kudos, Dr. Darlington Orji,very articulate.i am proud of you.

[@chibuzochibuokem571]

This is intimidation. Rufai, please stop that. Stop putting words into his mouth. God bless this young man, Darlington

[@davidaina5798]

😂😂😂i so much love this rufai guy his questions are bomb...

[@WealthForesight4239]

Arise crew in this interview seems to be making the happenings in River State a joke; the man from Rivers was very explicit in his responses; why is Arise TV putting words in his mouth - that baffles me.

[@MaggieIgoni]

You can say that again.... and they are always fond of doing this.... let them mock all they want, they are not God😮

[@paulogabor9244]

Mr Abatti, Mr. Darlington said the cases were different, he didn't say the State high court overrules the federal court.

[@kenmetu1273]

That's my local government chairman

[@asonyepatrick]

Dr orji I never knew u are this intelligent well-done

[@odionprince7778]

The carpentry statement was on called for.

[@SotonyeGoodhead]

These interviewers did poorly here but kudos to the CTC chairman for being firm and grounded in the subject matter

[@mr.2kay]

I love the Chairman response to all the questions. Ruben and Rufai can’t muscle Darlington orji 🙄