Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has appointed ex-Assembly leader, Edison Ehie, as his Chief of Staff.
Ehie who is a loyalist of Fubara was appointed along with five special advisers to the governor.
He was the contender to Martin Amaewhule for the position of Speaker, before recently resigning from the Assembly as part of the process to restore peace in the state.
The new special advisers, who will also be sworn, include Darlington Oji, Solomon Abel Eke, Aminayanasam Fiberesima, Deeyah Bariene, and Prince Obi Ohia.