Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has alerted newly sworn-in local government chairmen of alleged plans to mobilize 20 people per unit to attack them.
Fubara urged the chairmen to exercise caution and patience in the face of potential violence.
While swearing in the newly elected local government chairmen in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Sunday, the governor warned, “I’m aware that there are plans to mobilise 20 people per unit to confront you when you return to your local government headquarters.”
Fubara advised the chairmen to avoid engaging with violent opponents, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace in the state.
He said, “If they come with violence, avoid them. The peace of this state is too important to us.”
He encouraged the chairmen to adopt a strategic approach, “Everyone knows what they are planning, but I urge you to follow my approach. At the right time, you will always win if you are patient and calculative.”
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling campaign promises to the people of Rivers State, “We have made our promises to our people, and we are committed to leading them to the Promised Land.”
Twenty-two of the sworn-in chairmen are from the Action Peoples Party, while one represents the Action Alliance.
The newly elected chairmen are:
1. Abua/Odual – Vincent Reuben Obu
2. Ahoada-East – Chibudom Ezu.
3. Ahoada-West – Iyekor Ikporo.
4. Akuku-Toru – Hon. Mrs. Tonye Oniyide-Briggs (served as Commissioner for culture and tourism under former Gov Wike).
5. Andoni – Lazarus Gogote Nteogwuile.
6. Asari-Toru – Sule Amachree.
7. Bonny – Dame Hon. Anengi Barasua Claude-Wilcox (re-elected)
8. Degema – Harry Agiriye (former permanent secretary)
9. Eleme – Brain Gokpa (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
10. Emohua – David Omereji (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
11. Etche – Ongoing Collation
12. Gokana – Monday Dumiye
13. Ikwerre – Isreal Abosi
14. Khana – Martins Nwigbo
15. Obio/Akpor –Chijioke Ihunwo (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni –Prince Isaac Umejuru (served as Commissioner for Urban Development under Gov. Fubara)
17. Ogu/Bolo – Ishmael Oforibika
18. Okrika – Igwe Achese (Former NUPENG President)
19. Omuma – Promise Reginald (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
20. Opobo/Nkoro – Enyiada Cookey-Gam (Re-elected)
21. Oyigbo – Gift Okere (former leader of the All Progressives Congress)
22. Port Harcourt – Ezebunwo Ichemati (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
23. Tai –Matthew Nenubari Dike (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
With this warning, Governor Fubara has shown his determination to maintain peace and stability in Rivers State, while also ensuring the newly elected chairmen are prepared to handle potential challenges.
