Former Niger Delta agitator, Asari Dokubo has advised elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas in Rivers State to quietly leave office by midnight on Monday as their three-year tenure comes to an end.
He stated that in spite of the chairmen’s arguments, they ought to vacate their positions in order to prevent major crises in the state.
Asari further emphasized that in order to preserve law and order, it is crucial to abide by the term restrictions outlined in the Local Government Law of 2018.
Asari made these submissions on the sidelines of a visit by the Muslim Community to Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
He specifically addressed the youths, cautioning them against being recruited to disrupt the peace of the state during this transition period.
Asari Dokubo says Rivers people are willing to take over council secretariats from tomorrow till the state government is ready to conduct the local government election.
He said despite arguments from the chairmen, they must leave office to avoid creating fundamental problems in the state. Asari stressed the importance of adhering to the stipulated tenure limits in the Local Government Law of 2018 to maintain order and legality.
Asari stated this on the sidelines of a visit by the Muslim Community to Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
He specifically addressed the youths, cautioning them against being recruited to disrupt the peace of the state during this transition period.
Asari Dokubo says Rivers people are willing to take over council secretariats from tomorrow till the state government is ready to conduct the local government election.
The former agitation re-echoed the importance of peaceful transitions and the role of citizens in upholding the democratic process.
The political landscape in Rivers State has been tensed in recent times.
The visit by the Muslim community highlighted the need for unity and peaceful coexistence in the state.
