JUST In: Fubara to Swear in 23 Newly Elected Chairmen Amidst Post-Election Tensions and Violence

• In a significant political development, the Rivers State Government is set to swear in the 23 chairmen declared winners of Saturday's Local Government Council elections this afternoon
• The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has confirmed that the Action Peoples Party (APP) secured all 23 local government area chairmanship seats in the election
• The State Government has affirmed the conclusion of the election process and announced the swearing-in ceremony for the winners

According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, the chairmen will be sworn in at 4 pm today.

The statement reads: "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 pm. The newly elected Chairmen, along with one (1) guest each, are expected to be seated by 3:30 pm."

JUST In: Fubara to Swear in 23 Newly Elected Chairmen Amidst Post-Election Tensions and Violence
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The backdrop to this event is marked by tension and unrest. The elections, held yesterday, were marred by gunshots, bomb explosions, and protests in various parts of the state. Despite the turmoil, the electoral process proceeded, culminating in today's anticipated swearing-in ceremony.

Source: Legit.ng