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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has suspended Otonye Briggs, caretaker committee chairman of Akuku-Toru LGA, effective immediately. The reasons for the suspension remain undisclosed. Bitebobo Nelson Amieye has been appointed as the new caretaker chairman, tasked with overseeing the local government's transition.

In a notable move, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has suspended Otonye Briggs, the caretaker committee chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area (LGA). The suspension was announced on Tuesday through a statement from Nelson Chukwudi, the governor's spokesperson, and is effective immediately.

Details regarding the reasons for Briggs’ suspension were not disclosed, leaving the public curious about the motivations behind this decision. Alongside the suspension, Governor Fubara has appointed Bitebobo Nelson Amieye as the new caretaker committee chairman for Akuku-Toru, signaling a shift in local governance.

Fubara has directed Briggs to promptly hand over all council properties in his possession to Amieye to ensure an orderly transition of leadership. This suspension is part of ongoing political maneuvers within the state, reflecting Fubara's commitment to managing local governance effectively.

As political observers analyze this decision, it remains to be seen how this change will influence the dynamics within the local government and impact governance in Akuku-Toru. This situation highlights the complexities of political relationships in Rivers State, and further developments are expected as the governor continues to assert his leadership in the region. The implications of this suspension will be closely monitored in the coming days.