Rivers State Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) has announced caretaker administrators for all 23 local government areas following the Supreme Court’s nullification of the October 2024 council elections. The full list of appointees includes:
- Mr. Okroiyobi Animiete – Abua/Odual LGA
- Mr. Goodluck M. Ihenacho – Ahoada East LGA
- Mr. Promise Jacob – Ahoada West LGA
- Dr. Tamunotonye Peters – Akuku Toru LGA
- Surveyor Atajit Francis – Andoni LGA
- Barrister Ibiapuve Charles – Asari Toru LGA
- Mr. Kingsley N. Banigo – Bonny LGA
- Dr. Sokari Ibifuro Francis – Degema LGA
- Dr. Gloria Obo Dibiah – Eleme LGA
- Barr. Franklin P. Ajinwon – Emohua LGA
- Dr. Onyemachi S. Nwankwor – Etche LGA
- Prof. Gospel G. Kpee – Gokana LGA
- Mr. Isaiah Christian Nobuawu – Ikwerre LGA
- Dr. Barinedum Nwibere – Khana LGA
- Dr. Clifford Ndu Walter – Obio Akpor LGA
- Dr. Chukwuma Aje – Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA
- Mr. Eliel Owubokiri – Ogu/Bolo LGA
- Mr. Thompson Isodiki – Okrika LGA
- Mr. Manager Ikechi Wala – Omuma LGA
- Mr. Fred Apiafi – Opobo/Nkoro LGA
- Mr. Eletuuo Ihianacho – Oyigbo LGA
- Dr. Sam Kalagbor – Port Harcourt LGA
- Mr. Nuka O. S. Gbipah – Tai LGA
Additionally, a new Rivers State Electoral Commission has been constituted with the following members:
- Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey – Chairman
- Mr. Lezaasi Lenee Torbira – Member
- Prof. Arthur Nwafor – Member
- Prof. Godfrey Woke Mbgudiogha – Member
- Prof. Joyce Akaninwor – Member
- Dr. Olive A. Bruce – Member
- Prof. Chidi Halliday – Member
The appointments took effect on April 7, 2025, following the Supreme Court’s judgment that invalidated the previous local government elections held on October 5, 2024. The interim administration is currently preparing a new 2025 budget as it works to stabilize governance across the state. Political analysts note the appointments maintain ethnic and professional balance while opposition groups question the legality of the caretaker arrangements.
