By Abiola Olawale
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has officially sworn in 23 newly elected local government chairmen in Rivers State.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Sunday.
The New Diplomat reports that this comes after the Action People’s Party (APP) won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions, while the Action Alliance(AA) candidate, won one seat.
The Chairman of the Commission, Adolphus Enebeli issued the certificates to the chairmen at the RSIEC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The event was attended by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who is also the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum.
During his address, Fubara urged the newly appointed chairpersons to adopt a servant leadership mindset rather than one of authority.
He emphasized the necessity for development within the local government areas and urged them to prioritize the needs of the citizens, who constitute the true political foundation.
He expressed joy at the success of the LG election, saying it takes the help of God to survive the past few days.
He also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for being a democrat.
Below is the full list of the new chairmen:
1. Abua/Odual – Vincent Reuben Obu
2. Ahoada-East – Chibudom Ezu.
3 Ahoada-West – Iyekor Ikporo.
4 Akuku-Toru – Hon. Mrs. Tonye Oniyide-Briggs
5 Andoni – Lazarus Gogote Nteogwuile.
6 Asari-Toru – Sule Amachree.
7 Bonny – Dame Hon. Anengi Barasua Claude-Wilcox (re-elected)
8 Degema – Harry Agiriye
9 Eleme – Brain Gokpa (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
10 Emohua – David Omereji (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
11 Etche – Uzodinma Nwafor
12 Gokana – Monday Dumiye
13 Ikwerre – Isreal Abosi
14 Khana – Martins Nwigbo
15 Obio/Akpor – Chijioke Ihunwo (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
16 Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni –Prince Isaac Umejuru
17 Ogu/Bolo – Ishmael Oforibika
18 Okrika – Igwe Achese
19 Omuma – Promise Reginald (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
20 Opobo/Nkoro – Enyiada Cookey-Gam (Re-elected)
21 Oyigbo – Gift Okere
22 Port Harcourt – Ezebunwo Ichemati (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
23 Tai – Matthew Nenubari Dike (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
