- By Halimah Olamide
Amidst escalating crisis over the control of local government areas in Rivers state, Governor Sim Fubara on Wednesday announced the names of Chairmen of the 23 local government areas of the state.
They are to serve in capacities of Caretaker Chairmen.
The names of the nominees were sent to the State House of Assembly by the Governor.
This is coming two days after the expiration of the tenure of the council chairmen on Monday.
The expiration of the tenure had ignited a crisis across the entire state on Tuesday as forces loyal to Governor Fubara trooped to the council secretariats to take over the offices.
The House of Assembly in a letter of invitation dated 18th June, 2024 and seen by the NPO Reports, invited nominees to present themselves for screening at the floor of the House.
The letter signed by the Clerk of the House, Dr. G M Gillis West, asked nominees coming for the screening to come with 12 sets of their credentials.