The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has officially issued certificates of return to newly elected local government chairmen following a contentious election held on Saturday.
The Action People’s Party (APP) emerged victorious, clinching 22 out of the 23 chairmanship positions, while the Action Alliance (AA) secured one seat.
During the presentation at the RSIEC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Chairman Adolphus Enebeli emphasized the importance of the election results for local governance. “These certificates mark the beginning of your responsibilities towards the people you represent,” Enebeli stated.
With the certificates now in hand, the chairmen are expected to be sworn in by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, officially commencing their three-year tenure. The list of new chairmen includes:
1. Abua/Odual – Vincent Reuben Obu
2. Ahoada-East – Chibudom Ezu
3. Ahoada-West – Iyekor Ikporo
4. Akuku-Toru – Hon. Mrs. Tonye Oniyide-Briggs
5. Andoni – Lazarus Gogote Nteogwuile
6. Asari-Toru – Sule Amachree
7. Bonny – Dame Hon. Anengi Barasua Claude-Wilcox (re-elected)
8. Degema – Harry Agiriye
9. Eleme – Brain Gokpa (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
10. Emohua – David Omereji (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
11. Etche – Uzodinma Nwafor
12. Gokana – Monday Dumiye
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13. Ikwerre – Isreal Abosi
14. Khana – Martins Nwigbo
15. Obio/Akpor – Chijioke Ihunwo (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni – Prince Isaac Umejuru
17. Ogu/Bolo – Ishmael Oforibika
18. Okrika – Igwe Achese
19. Omuma – Promise Reginald (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
20. Opobo/Nkoro – Enyiada Cookey-Gam (re-elected)
21. Oyigbo – Gift Okere
22. Port Harcourt – Ezebunwo Ichemati (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
23. Tai – Matthew Nenubari Dike (serving Caretaker Committee Chairman)
