Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday 19th June, swore in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state.
Fubara inaugurated the new caretaker chairmen hours after the House of Assembly, led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo, screened and confirmed the nominees.
The News Chronicle recalls that Governor Fubara had sent the list to the state House of Assembly on Tuesday and the nominees were invited for screening as early as 8 am on Wednesday, according to a statement made available by the Clerk of the House, G.M. Gillis-West.
The nomination came amid a worsening political crisis in the state, as former council chairmen have refused to vacate their offices after their tenure expired.
It was reported that the swearing-in took place at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, amid tight security.
It was also gathered that the first batch of eleven caretaker chairmen took their oath of office before other batches came in to equally take their oath.
