LG Elections: Performing LG Chairmen May Return -Akawor

As plans for primary elections to elect party flag bearers for the local government elections in Rivers State begin, State Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Ambassador Desmond Akawor, says only performing Council Chairmen may have the chance to contest for a second term in office.
Though he said that will be determined by the people, he told a delegation led by Ikwerre LG Chairman, Engr Samuel Nwanosike, and the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday at his office in Port Harcourt that performance in the first tenure is key.
Ambassador Akawor said the control of the third tier of government is being driven at the grassroots, and hence, all Local Government Chairmen must ensure that good governance touches their people.
The State PDP Chairman opined that managing humans was a herculean task, as he urged the Ikwerre LG Chairman to ensure all persons were carried along to ensure peace, order and development in the area.
On the forthcoming local government elections, Ambassador Akawor hinted that the leadership of the respective local government areas would decide, and not the party, but that performance will be used as a factor to adjudge those fit for second term.
He blamed the opposition for the crisis in Ikwerre LGA, as he urged the council chairman to display tact and wisdom to ensure that the party remains united and free from crisis.
Lauding Engr Nwanosike for his developmental strides in the local government area, Akawor particularly commended him for floating the “Back to Farm and Back to School “ programmes to empower youths in the area.