Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has suspended 12 Local Government Council Chairmen in the State.
According to a statement by Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu on Thursday, the affected Council Chairmen were suspended for failure to participate in state official function.
The suspended Council Chairmen include: Okrika, Emohua, Abua/Odual, Degema, Khana, Gokana, Ahoada East, Ikwerre, Eleme, Andoni, Omuma and Ogu/Bolo Local Government Areas.
The statement added that the suspension is with immediate effect.