6th October, 2024
Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara on Sunday swore in new 23 local government chairmen in the state.
The newly sworn-in local council bosses were those who emerged winners in the Saturday’s local government election in the state.
22 of the chairmen were from the Action Peoples Party while one contested on the platform of the Action Alliance.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Fubara said:“I’m aware that there are plans to mobilise 20 people per unit to confront you when you return to your local government headquarters,” he stated.
“If they come with violence, avoid them. The peace of this state is too important to us. Everyone knows what they are planning, but I urge you to follow my approach.”
Adding, he said, “At the right time, you will always win if you are patient and calculative. We have made our promises to our people, and we are committed to leading them to the Promised Land.”
