Fubara Swears In New Rivers LG Chairmen (Video)

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, officially swore in the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas on Sunday, following their victories in the recent Local Government Council elections held on Saturday.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, with 22 chairmen from the Action Peoples Party (APP) and one from the Action Alliance inaugurated into office.

Following the electoral process, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared the APP as the dominant party, securing victories in 22 local government areas, while the Action Alliance claimed one chairmanship seat.

In his address to the newly sworn-in chairmen, Governor Fubara congratulated them on their electoral successes and urged them to prioritize their campaign promises.

He emphasized the importance of improving the welfare of their local communities as they assume their new responsibilities.

The ceremony was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who came to show his support for the newly elected officials.

Watch the swearing in below: