The Governor of Rivers State Sir Sim Fubara has dissolved the 23 LGA chairmen of Rivers State whose tenure ended yesterday 17th of June 2023.

The Governor in a statewide broadcast to the People of Rivers State this morning announced the dissolution of the All LGA chairmen in the state and their Deputies, including Elected Councilors who have served out their tenures.

This is coming after the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt gave an order of stay of execution until the hearing of the case brought before.

Police:

Rivers state Commissioner of Police, CP. Olatunji Disu have warned all party’s involved to listen to the direction of the Court.

In his words, “I have been in this for the past three days, we have been on show of force and my men have been out since 3am in the morning to insure none breakdown of law and order”.

“My advice to all party’s is to listen to the court, the court has said wait and stay just for two to three days they will listen to the matter” he concluded.

STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS

TUESDAY, 18″ JUNE, 2024

My fellow Rivers people

1. I come before you today with immense gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support to me and my administration.

2. I urge us all to reflect on the shared sacrifice we have all made to have a peaceful and prosperous Rivers State and indeed Nigeria. It is my wish that we continue to live in peace and harmony as one.

3. Together, we have achieved milestones in different sectors of our economy which includes infrastructure, health, education, workers welfare, improved service delivery, agriculture and social welfare that resonates deeply within our communities.

4. Your dogged and committed support has been the bedrock of progress, and for that, I extend my sincerest thanks.

5. I also wish to acknowledge and commend the dedicated services of the outgoing elected Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councilors who were elected and sworn in three years ago, and whose tenure expired yesterday the 17″ of June, 2024, as provided for by the Law.

6. On behalf of the Government and the people of Rives State, I thank you all for your sacrifices and commend your commitment to public service and our dear Rivers State.

7. I congratulate you all for the successful completion of your tenure and wish you well in your future endeavors.

8. As we move forward in making sure that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is upheld, and that law and order is maintained as we continue to strive to provide leadership and direction for our people, I hereby direct Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAS) to continue to provide leadership in their respective Local Government Areas.

9. Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAS) are hereby directed to immediately take charge of the Councils with renewed vigor and readiness to serve and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments together.

10. I assure you, my good people of Rivers State that we shall continue to defend you, provide infrastructural development, sound healthcare delivery, quality education and undiluted welfare service packages for all our people and workers.

11. Once again, I thank you my dear good people of Rivers State, for your steadfast support and dedication to our shared vision of unity,progress and prosperity.

12. Together, we will continue to build a brighter and better future for all.

13. Happy Salah Holiday.

14. God bless Rivers State.

15. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.