Less than 24 hours after declaration of result of the Rivers State local council election held on Saturday, the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara swore-in the newly elected chairmen.
The 23 local council chairmen were sworn-in yesterday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House, Port Harcourt.
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared the Action Peoples Party (APP) victorious in 22 local government areas, while the Action Alliance secured one chairmanship seat.
Fubara congratulated the new chairmen and urged them to immediately assume duty and focus on fulfilling their campaign promises and improving the welfare of their local communities.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed was at the event.
Each chairman was accompanied by a guest as stipulated by the state government.
Reacting to the development, former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar yesterday said with the conclusion of the local government election in Rivers State, the shadows of political intimidation are over, thus paving the way for the pursuit of governance to commence in the state.
Atiku in a post on his X congratulated the newly elected local government leaders and urged them to prioritise the welfare of the people and shun tyranny and delusional ambition in their political endeavours.
“Moreover, I commend the resilient people of Rivers State for their steadfastness in the face of adversity, courageously ensuring that the election unfolded with peace and integrity.
“I must also applaud Governor Fubara, @SimFubaraKSC, for his unwavering commitment to the people’s interests, safeguarding the sanctity of the local government elections even amidst provocative challenges.
“In the grand tapestry of this election, it is ultimately the people who emerge victorious, their sacred right to choose their leaders firmly upheld within the framework of our democratic process,” he said.
According to him, from the bustling heart of Port Harcourt to the tranquil shores of Onne, the populace have spoken in harmonious unison, affirming that nothing can better democracy.”As prophesied, it has now been revealed that the citizens of Rivers are astute and resolute, unwavering in their rejection of any form of political oppression, harassment, or the machinations of self-serving godfathers,” Atiku stated.
