Breaking: Wike recalls 12 suspended LGA chairmen

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has recalled the 12 Local Government Council Chairmen earlier suspended by his Administration.

Their recall is with immediate effect, a statement by the Special Assistant to the governor on new media, Simeon Nwakaudu, said on Sunday.

The recalled Council Chairmen include : Okrika, Emohua, Abua/Odual, Degema, Khana, Gokana, Ahoada East, Ikwerre, Eleme, Andoni, Omuma and Ogu/Bolo Local Government Areas.

The LGA chairmen were suspended on April 18 for allegedly skipping a state function.

The statement said that the Governor charged the recalled Council Chairmen to diligently serve their people and shun all forms of lackadaisical behaviour in governance.

While charging the recalled Council Chairmen to tackle security challenges in their respective local government areas, Governor Wike warned that any Chairman who continues to act in breach of extant laws would be shown the way out.

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