Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has suspended 12 Local Government Council Chairmen. The suspension of the council Chairmen, according to a press statement issued by the Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Simeaon Nwakaudu, is with immediate effect.
Those affected include the Council Chairmen of Okrika, Emohua, Abua/Odual, Degema, Khana, Gokana, Ahoada East, Ikwerre, Eleme, Andoni, Omuma and Ogu/Bolo Local Government Areas.
The statement dated April 18, 2019, disclosed that the Council Chairmen were suspended for failure to participate in State official functions.