Twenty-three newly elected local government chairmen have officially been sworn into office in Rivers State. The ceremony was conducted by the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Monday.
This inauguration followed the presentation of certificates of return to the winners by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).
In his address, Ibas urged the new council chairmen to focus on governance rather than politics, emphasizing that their victory should be seen as a duty of service to the people.
He praised the transparency of the election, describing it as a testament to the restoration of democracy in Rivers State.
Ibas also recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had declared a state of emergency on March 18, 2025, due to a breakdown of law and order at the local government level.
“This victory is not a prize to be enjoyed but a burden to be carried. It is not an entitlement, but a duty. It is not a call to self-interest, but to selfless service,” Ibas charged the new chairmen.
He further commended the electorate for their discipline and participation, while applauding RSIEC for conducting a transparent, credible, and violence-free election.
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