In a dramatic turn of events, former chairmen of 21 local government areas in Rivers State are poised to reclaim their positions on Monday, March 3, 2025.
This development follows the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on the state’s lingering political crisis.
According to Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, former chairman of Ikwerre local government area, the former chairmen are resuming office based on the six-month tenure extension granted by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The extension was made possible by Section 9(2) of the Rivers State Local Government Law 2024, which empowers the state legislature to extend the tenure of democratically elected chairmen.
The situation has been complex, with Governor Siminalayi Fubara initially refusing to assent to the law and instead appointing caretaker committees to oversee the local government areas.
However, with the Supreme Court’s verdict, the former chairmen are now set to return to office, potentially altering the state’s administrative landscape.
The move has sparked interest, with many awaiting the outcome of this development. As the former chairmen prepare to resume office, the people of Rivers State watch with bated breath, eager to see how this latest twist will shape the state’s future.
