Breaking:Fubara Nominates Caretaker Chairmen Amid Political Crisis(Full List)

Rivers State Governor Nominates Caretaker Chairmen Amid Political Crisis

Rivers State – Eaglessightnews reports that In a move to address the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has nominated caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday night by the Clerk of the House, G.M. Gillis-West, the Governor’s communication to the state House of Assembly, led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo, contained the list of nominees.

The development comes as former council chairmen, whose tenure expired on Monday, have refused to vacate their offices, citing the Local Government Amendment Law 2024 enacted by the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly.

The crisis in the state escalated on Tuesday, with protesting youths loyal to Fubara dislodging chairmen who refused to leave their offices. Tragedy struck at the Eberi-Omuma secretariat in Omuma Local Government Area, where a policeman was killed during a clash between supporters of Fubara and those of his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

To prevent further breakdown of law and order, the police announced on Tuesday evening that they had taken over the 23 council secretariats.

The full list of nominated caretaker chairmen is as follows:

1. Abua/Odua LGA – Madigai Dickson
2. Ahoada East LGA – Happy Benneth
3. Ahoada West LGA – Mr. Daddy John Green
4. Akuku Toru LGA – Otonye Briggs
5. Andoni LGA – Reginald Ekaan
6. Asari Toru LGA – Orolosoma Amachree
7. Bonny LGA – Alabota Anengi Barasua
8. Degema LGA – Anthony Soberekon
9. Eleme LGA – Brain Gokpa
10. Emouha LGA – David Omereji
11. Etche LGA – John Otamiri
12. Gokana LGA – Kenneth Kpeden
13. Ikwerre LGA – Darlington Orji
14. Khana LGA – Marvin Yobana
15. Obia/Akpor LGA – Chijioke Ihunwo
16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA – Princewill Ejekwe
17. Ogu/Bolo LGA – Evans Bipi
18. Okrika LGA – Princess Ogan
19. Omuma LGA – Promise Reginald
20. Opobo/Nkoro LGA – Enyiada Cookey-Gam
21. Oyigbo LGA – Gogo Philip
22. Port Harcourt LGA – Ichemati Ezebunwo
23. Tai LGA – Matthew Dike

The nominees are scheduled for screening by the state House of Assembly on Wednesday at 8 am.

The situation in Rivers State remains tense, with many calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.