Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has nominated caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas (LGAs) in the state.
The nominations come amid a renewed political crisis, with former council chairmen refusing to vacate their offices after their tenure expired.
The governor transmitted the list of nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly, which is led by Speaker Victor Jumbo. The Assembly, consisting of three members, received the list and invited the nominees for screening on Wednesday at 8:00 am. The Clerk of the House, G.M. Gillis-West, issued a statement on Tuesday night regarding the upcoming screening.
Here is the full list of the nominated caretaker chairmen:
- Abua/Odua LGA – Madigai Dickson
- Ahoada East LGA – Hon. Happy Benneth
- Ahoada West LGA – Mr. Daddy John Green
- Akuku Toru LGA – Otonye Briggs
- Andoni LGA – Reginald Ekaan
- Asari Toru LGA – Orolosoma Amachree
- Bonny LGA – Alabota Anengi Barasua
- Degema LGA – Anthony Soberekon
- Eleme LGA – Brain Gokpa
- Emouha LGA – David Omereji
- Etche LGA – John Otamiri
- Gokana LGA – Kenneth Kpeden
- Ikwerre LGA – Darlington Orji
- Khana LGA – Marvin Yobana
- Obia/Akpor LGA – Chijioke Ihunwo
- Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA – Princewill Ejekwe
- Ogu/Bolo LGA – Evans Bipi
- Okrika LGA – Princess Ogan
- Omuma LGA – Promise Reginald
- Opobo/Nkoro LGA – Enyiada Cookey-Gam
- Oyigbo LGA – Gogo Philip
- Port Harcourt LGA – Ichemati Ezebunwo
- Tai LGA – Hon. Matthew Dike
The nomination of these caretaker chairmen is a crucial step in addressing the ongoing political issues in Rivers State and ensuring effective governance at the local government level.
