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Desist from disrupting peace in Rivers, PDP tells ex-LG chairmen

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the immediate past LG chairpersons in Rivers to desist from any conduct “capable of disrupting the peace” in the state.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP spokesperson, said the former LG chairpersons ought to vacate their positions since their tenure has expired.

“The PDP, therefore, counsels the former Rivers State Local Government Council Chairmen to desist from any action that may constitute disruption in local government administration in the state,” the statement reads.

On Tuesday, Siminialayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, asked the heads of local government administration to immediately assume control of the 23 council areas of the state.

Despite the governor’s directive, some of the former LGA chairpersons reportedly attempted to resume duty at the council secretariat, but they were chased away by youths.

The development sparked political tension in Rivers as residents protested at some of the LGA secretariats in the state.

Police officers fired multiple shots into the air to disperse protesters at the various LGA headquarters.

On Wednesday, Fubara swore in new caretaker committee chairpersons in the 23 LGAs in the state.

The ceremony was held at the government house in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Wednesday morning.

The party called on the people of Rivers to remain calm and law-abiding and continue to work together for the continued stability and peace of the state.

THE RIVERS LGA CRISIS

In April, the Rivers assembly passed the local government amendment bill into law despite Fubara’s refusal to give his assent.

The amendment empowers the lawmakers, via resolution, to extend the tenure of elected chairpersons of LGAs and councillors, where it is considered impracticable to hold elections before the expiration of their three-year term in office.

The Rivers assembly said the amendment was to ensure that LGA elections were conducted before the expiration of the administration.

Fubara declined assent to the bill, but the assembly vetoed his decision.

However, a court judgment nullified the amendment to the local government law.

The judgment was appealed, and the appeal court is expected to deliver a ruling on June 20.

The 27 house of assembly members had said they would resist attempts by Fubara to install caretaker chairpersons in the 23 LGAs.

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Nigerian-Born Kemi Badenoch Becomes New Conservative Party Leader

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In a controversial move, Guinea’s junta leader has promoted himself to the rank of army general, reinforcing his authority within the nation’s military hierarchy.

Guinea’s junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, has promoted himself to the rank of army general as the coup-affected West African nation celebrated the establishment of its formidable armed forces.

In September 2021, at the age of 43, Doumbouya forcefully took control by ousting President Alpha Conde. Ironically, Conde had previously appointed then-Colonel Doumbouya to lead an elite unit responsible for safeguarding the head of state against such coups.

In a decree issued on Friday evening, Doumbouya—whose supporters have encouraged him to run for president once the junta relinquishes power—was also granted the Grand Cross of the National Order of the Colatier, which is the nation’s highest honor.

This was for “his unwavering efforts to foster social unity and collaboration among different communities.”

Since 2020, Doumbouya has been among several military officers who have taken control in West Africa, alongside counterparts in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Doumbouya has overseen a continuous suppression of dissent, with numerous opposition leaders being detained, prosecuted in court, or compelled to go into exile.

Despite its abundant natural resources, Guinea continues to be a nation in poverty.

For decades, authoritarian or dictatorial governments have ruled it.

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Breaking: Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Utuama is dead.

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Breaking: Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Utuama is dead.

Prof Amos Utuama, who was deputy governor from 2007 to 2015, died after a protracted illness in the early hours of Saturday in Lagos.

Prof Amos Utuama who was deputy to former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan for eight years died at the age of 77.

 

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Abia State LG Polls: Gov. Otti’s LP Loses As ZLP, YPP Win The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has win 15 out of the 17 Local Government Championship positions in Saturday’s Abia State LG elections.

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Abia State LG Polls: Gov. Otti’s LP Loses As ZLP, YPP Win The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has win 15 out of the 17 Local Government Championship positions in Saturday’s Abia State LG elections.
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Abia State LG Polls: Gov. Otti’s LP Loses As ZLP, YPP Win
The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has win 15 out of the 17 Local Government Championship positions in Saturday’s Abia State LG elections.

Meanwhile, the Young Progressives Party, YPP won the remaining Chairmanship positions in Osisioma and Ugwunagbo Local Government Areas.

The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP has win 15 out of the 17 Local Government Championship positions in Saturday’s Abia State LG elections.

Meanwhile, the Young Progressives Party, YPP won the remaining Chairmanship positions in Osisioma and Ugwunagbo Local Government Areas.

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