BREAKING: Rivers Crisis : Gov Fubara Swears In Caretaker Chairmen
In a new twist to the ongoing crisis rocking Rivers state, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state.
Recall that the lawmakers had invited the nominees for screening as early as 8am on Wednesday.
It would be recalled also that Fubara forwarded a list to the state House of Assembly led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo.
Earlier, the Rivers State Assembly passed the Local Government Amendment Bill into law but Fubara failed to assent to the bill.
While the governor did not sign the bill, the lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule vetoed him.
The amended bill which the governor failed to assent, empowered the Rivers State Assembly to extend the tenure of council chairpersons, their vice, and councillors where it is deemed impossible to hold elections before the end of their three-year tenure.
However, the court nullified the amended law, prompting an appeal.
The appeal court is set to deliver a ruling on the matter on June 20, 2024.
The swearing-in was done on Wednesday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital amid tight security.
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