Just In: Gov Fubara Swears in Newly Elected Council Chairmen in Rivers State
Written by News Desk on October 6, 2024
The newly elected council chairmen of the 23 Local Government areas of Rivers state have been sworn in and issued certificates of return.
The new chairmen were sworn in on Sunday by the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman, PDP Governors Forum, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed was present at the swearing-in ceremony.
Earlier, the chairmen were issued certificates of return by the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Adolphus Enebeli.
An election held amid heightened tension on Saturday saw the Action Peoples Party, APP won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions, while the Action Alliance, AA candidate won one seat.
