Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed heads of administration in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state, to take over from the elected council chairmen whose three-year tenure elapsed at midnight on Monday.
Governor Fubara gave the directive in a stage broadcast on Tuesday morning.
He said the decision is in line with the provision of the constitution, and the need to ensure peace and order in the state.
The governor thanked the immediate past council chairmen for their dedication and commitment to public services.
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