Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has nominated caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state. Fubara sent the list to the state House of Assembly led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo, on Tuesday. The crisis in the state worsened on Tuesday as protesting youths loyal to Fubara dislodged chairmen who refused to leave their offices. Akuku Toru LGa – Otonye Briggs5. Asari Toru LGA – Orolosoma Amachree7.

Source: Punch June 19, 2024 21:19 UTC