Rivers Crisis Deepens As Fubara Directs Administrative Heads To Take Charge Of LGAsTheir tenure ended on Monday at midnight, prompting Fubara's decision.

News desk

Updated June 18, 2024

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed heads of administration in the 23 local government areas to take over from the elected council chairmen whose three-year tenure elapsed on Monday. 

Governor Fubara gave the directive in a state broadcast on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

He said the decision ties with the Constitution’s provision and the need to ensure peace and order in the state. Fubara appreciated the efforts and dedication of the council chairmen to public service.

Meanwhile, two LGA chairmen announced their willingness to leave office per the state’s  Local Government Law of 2018.

The chairmen are the first female council chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Dame Anengi Barasua Claude-Wilcox, and the Enyiada Cookeygam of Opobo/Nkoro, from Fubara’s LGA.

Source:X.com/ Channels TV