Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has inaugurated the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas, following their success in Saturday’s Local Government Council elections.

The inauguration ceremony, held on Sunday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, saw 22 chairmen from the Action Peoples Party (APP) and one from the Action Alliance officially sworn into office.

After the elections, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared the APP winners in 22 local government areas, while the Action Alliance secured one chairmanship seat.

Governor Fubara, in his address to the newly inaugurated chairmen, congratulated them on their victories at the polls.

The event was attended by notable figures, including Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, who was present to show his support.

Each chairman was accompanied by a guest, as outlined by the state government, and they are expected to promptly begin their duties, focusing on delivering on campaign promises and improving the welfare of their communities.