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Just In: Rivers Assembly Overrides Fubara, Passes LG Bill Into Law

Rita Elenwo April 22, 2024

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The Rivers state House of Assembly has passed the local government Amendment Bill into law without the assent of the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

The Assembly on Monday, April 22, defied the state High Court’s order directing the status quo on the issue of elongating the tenure of elected local government officials, which formed part of the amendment.

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Rita Elenwo April 22, 2024

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Rita Elenwo

Rita Aletor- Elenwo, is a professional journalist with experience in broadcast, print and online reporting. A proud citizen of Edo state, Nigeria (Esan South East Local Government) Rita had her first degree in philosophy from Ebonyi State University (2008), PGD, in Communication from the University of Port Harcourt (2020), and currently in pursuit of an MSC degree in communication. Rita (nee Aletor-) is happily married with lovely children.