Governor Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially sworn in the newly elected chairmen for the 23 local government areas following their success in the recent Local Government Council elections.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Sunday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, where 22 chairmen from the Action Peoples Party (APP) and one from the Action Alliance were inaugurated into office.
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The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced that the APP won in 22 local government areas, while the Action Alliance captured one chairmanship seat.
In his address to the newly inaugurated chairmen, Governor Fubara extended his congratulations on their electoral achievements and encouraged them to immediately begin their duties.
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The ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who is also the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, demonstrating solidarity with the newly elected officials.
As mandated by the state government, each chairman was allowed to bring a guest, and they are now tasked with focusing on delivering on their campaign promises and enhancing the welfare of their communities.