Rivers: Fubara Hands Over LGs To Administrative Heads, As Tenure Of Political Appointees Expires

By Ayodele Oni

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in a broadcast Tuesday morning, ended the tenure of elected Chairmen and Councillors in Local Governments in the State.

This is coming after Monday’s protest by groups in the state calling for an end to the tenure of the Local Governments political office holders, perceived to be loyalists of immediate past Governor of the State, Nyesom Wike.

The sacked House of Assembly had earlier granted the chairmen tenure extension in the wake of crisis which engulfed the State.

Fubara, directed Heads of Local Government Administration to take charge of the 23 Council Areas of the State.

This follows Monday’s expiration of the statutory three-year tenure of the elected chairmen, vice Chairmen and Councilors.

The Governor said: “ Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) are hereby directed to immediately take charge of the Councils with renewed vigour and readiness to serve and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments together.

“As we move forward in making sure that the constitution is upheld, and that law and order are maintained as we continue to strive to provide leadership and direction for our people, I hereby direct heads HLGAs to continue to provide leadership in their respective local government areas.”

He thanked the elected Chairmen and Councilors for their services which, according to him, expired yesterday.