The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd),
has sworn in the 23 newly elected Local Government Chairmen, hours
after they were issued certificate of return by the State Independent
Electoral Commission, RSIEC.
In his address, Ibas reminded the new chairmen that public office is a
sacred trust, not an opportunity for personal enrichment. He charged
them to shun self-interest and embrace transparent, accountable, and
reform-driven leadership.
He also urged them to move beyond politics of patronage and focus on
delivering tangible services that improve the lives of citizens at the
grassroots.
Recalling President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency
on March 18, 2025, Ibas said the peaceful conduct of the August 30
local government elections was a decisive step in restoring constitutional
order.
The Administrator who further commended the outgoing Council
Administrators for their service during a critical period in the state’s
history, praised RSIEC, for conducting what he described as a
transparent and rancor-free election.
