Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State will swear in the newly elected local government chairmen today at 4:00 pm at the Government House, Port Harcourt. The APP secured victories in 22 out of 23 LGAs.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is set to swear in the newly elected local government chairmen today, Sunday, October 6, 2024. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt at 4:00 pm.
This announcement was made in an official statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo. According to the statement, all newly elected chairmen, along with one guest each, are expected to be seated by 3:30 pm for the ceremony.
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) had earlier declared the results of the local government elections, with the Action Peoples Party (APP) winning in 22 of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
The swift organization of the swearing-in highlights Governor Fubara’s commitment to ensuring the smooth transition of leadership at the local government level across the state. This comes after a widely monitored electoral process conducted by the RSIEC.
The APP’s strong performance in the local government elections solidifies its influence in Rivers State’s grassroots politics, as 22 out of the 23 newly elected chairmen come from the party. This outcome has further reinforced Governor Fubara’s political base within the state, which observers view as a significant boost to the administration.
The statement from the Secretary to the State Government read: “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor of Rivers State, will today Sunday, October 6, 2024, swear-in the newly elected Council Chairmen at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, by 4:00 pm.”
The swearing-in ceremony represents the final stage of the local government election process, paving the way for the newly elected leaders to take over the reins of governance in their respective LGAs. Governor Fubara’s administration has emphasized the importance of stable leadership at the grassroots level to enhance development and service delivery to the people of Rivers State.
As the chairmen prepare to assume their roles, the Governor is expected to task them with driving key initiatives that align with the state’s agenda for sustainable development and improved governance.
