Following the successful conclusion of the August 30th local government elections, residents of Rivers State are now focused on holding the newly elected council chairmen accountable and urging them to prioritize development in their respective councils.
In an interview with our reporter, FAVOUR ZIMONI, a cross-section of Port Harcourt residents expressed their expectations, calling on the council leaders to serve the interests of their communities. They emphasized the importance of judiciously managing council funds to foster developmental projects and warned against misappropriation for personal gain.
Meanwhile, persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in Rivers State have expressed satisfaction over their inclusion as ad-hoc staff during the recent elections. Collins Akpana, Chairman of Persons Living with Disabilities in Rivers, praised their participation, noting that despite facing some challenges, they successfully contributed to the electoral process.
Akpana also appealed to the newly sworn-in chairmen to consider their plight by appointing PWDs into relevant positions to help alleviate their difficulties. In Asari Toru Local Government Area, some PWDs celebrated the election of Onengiye George as LGA Chairman, describing it as a well-deserved victory.
Additionally, Taribo Kayodegege, Director of Lucky Star Foundation for Disabled Persons, urged the new council boss to include persons with disabilities in decision-making processes and development initiatives, promising continued support for their advocacy.
