The All-Progressive Congress (APC) chapter in Rivers State has called for the declaration of a state of emergency in response to escalating political crises.
This demand was made in Port Harcourt by the caretaker committee chairman, Tony Okocha, who blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the unrest. Okocha asserted that the state is in turmoil and that federal intervention is necessary for peace.
Governor Fubara has responded by mandating an audit of the accounts of the 23 Local Government Areas for the past three years.
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Swearing in the newly appointed Caretaker Committee Chairmen, Fubara emphasized that these actions are part of democratic processes and urged the chairmen to serve their communities diligently.
The appointed caretaker chairmen include:
– Abua/Odua LGA: Madigai Dickson
– Ahoada East LGA: 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: Matthew Dike
Fubara urged the caretaker chairmen to protect their constituents’ interests and prove the government’s decision to appoint them was justified.