Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara Nominates Caretaker Chairmen Amid Political Turmoil

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has nominated caretaker chairmen for all 23 local government areas amidst a heightened political crisis. The nominations, sent to the state House of Assembly led by factional Speaker Victor Jumbo, aim to fill the vacuum left by former chairmen who refused to vacate their offices after their tenure expired.

In a statement issued by the Clerk of the House, G.M. Gillis-West, Fubara's communication detailed the urgency of the situation, prompting the assembly to invite the nominees for screening the following day at 8 am. The political unrest escalated when youths loyal to Fubara clashed with former chairmen supporters, resulting in fatal violence at the Eberi-Omuma secretariat.

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To restore order, the police have taken control of all 23 council secretariats. The former chairmen cited the Local Government Amendment Law 2024 for their refusal to leave office, complicating the political landscape and exacerbating tensions in the state.

Below are the names of the caretaker chairmen nominated by Governor Fubara:

1. Abua/Odua LGA – Madigai Dickson
2. Ahoada East LGA – Happy Benneth
3. Ahoada West LGA – Mr. Daddy John Green
4. Akuku Toru LGA – Otonye Briggs
5. Andoni LGA – Reginald Ekaan
6. Asari Toru LGA – Orolosoma Amachree
7. Bonny LGA – Alabota Anengi Barasua
8. Degema LGA – Anthony Soberekon
9. Eleme LGA – Brain Gokpa
10. Emouha LGA – David Omereji
11. Etche LGA – John Otamiri
12. Gokana LGA – Kenneth Kpeden
13. Ikwerre LGA – Darlington Orji
14. Khana LGA – Marvin Yobana
15. Obia/Akpor LGA – Chijioke Ihunwo
16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA – Princewill Ejekwe
17. Ogu/Bolo LGA – Evans Bipi
18. Okrika LGA – Princess Ogan
19. Omuma LGA – Promise Reginald
20. Opobo/Nkoro LGA – Enyiada Cookey-Gam
21. Oyigbo LGA – Gogo Philip
22. Port Harcourt LGA – Ichemati Ezebunwo
23. Tai LGA – Matthew Dike

Governor Fubara's move underscores the state government's commitment to ensuring governance continuity and stability amid ongoing political challenges.