Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara
Fubara nominates caretaker chairmen for 23 LGAs, transmits list to State Assembly [FULL LIST]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has nominated caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas in the state.
The state has been enmeshed in social unrest and political upheaval for some days now amid refusal of the local government chairman to leave office after the expiration of their tenire.
Gunshots were fired and at least one person was killed in what appeared to be a violent confrontation between the supporters of Fubara and the outgoing chairmen, who are believed to be loyal to FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.
Police have since reportedly taken over the 23 local government areas headquarters to forestall break down of law and order.
However, the governor has now sent the list of the nominated caretaker chairmen to the three-member Rivers State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Victor Jumbo.
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In a statement issued on Tuesday night by the Clerk of the House, G.M. Gillis-West, the Assembly invited the nominees for screening on Wednesday by 8:00 am.
Full list:
1. Abua/Odua LGA – Madigai Dickson
2. Ahoada East LGA – Hon. 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 – Hon Matthew Dike
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