Heads of LGAs in Rivers receive directive from Fubara, leading to increased tension

Different local government areas in Rivers State have reported differing degrees of tension; some report occasional gunfire while others stay quiet.

Videos appearing on social media in the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area purport to show security personnel associated with former council chairman Allwell Ihunda fire intermittently in response to irate youths chasing them and accusing them of being shot at by the police.

Likewise, at the Obio-Akpor Council Secretariat, people screaming both war and triumph songs tore posters and vandalised an official car owned by the former council chairman, George Ariorlu.

When the governor wrapped up his statewide broadcast, Obasanjonews.com learned that the two chairmen of the local government councils were remained on council property.

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He asked the groups to maintain their composure while they awaited the court’s decision, stressing the value of patience and pointing out that the case is still pending.

Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has ordered all 23 local government areas’ Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLGAs) to assume leadership of councils as of this Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

According to Obasanjonews.com, this decision is in response to the 23 Local Government Areas’ (LGA) chairmen’s terms coming to an end on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Governor Fubara gave the HLGAs orders 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” in a broadcast on Tuesday morning.

The departing LGA Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Councillors were congratulated by Governor Fubara for their devoted service to their respective communities.

He wished them luck in their future pursuits and complimented them on finishing their terms successfully.