The governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has dissolved all the elected officers serving across the 17 local government areas of the state.
Those affected were the 17 local government chairmen, their deputies and councilors.
Our correspondent reports that the dissolution of the serving officers came on the heels of the two years expiration of their term in office.
They were asked to hand over local government properties in their custody.
“Following the expiration of the tenure of the Executive Chairmen of the 17 Local Government Council, the governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has approved their dissolution. The governor thanked them for their services and wish them well in their future endeavors.
“The governor further directs that they hand over to the Head of Service of their various Local Government Council. The dissolution takes immediate effect.”
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